We’ve collected the most interesting stories from Jose Mourinho’s time in Istanbul.
Not just the past or one season, but they’ve accumulated decently. No one in football knows how to create a stir around themselves as elegantly as Jose Mourinho. Few were surprised that the Portuguese now constantly finds himself in the headlines of Turkish newspapers as Fenerbahce coach.
When Jose isn’t winning trophies, he wins the game, and if he can’t, he controls the agenda in other ways.
From breakdowns on the wing to unusual press conferences, recall the most interesting moments from Mourinho’s time in Turkey. There are scandals, but there are also positive stories.
Grabbed the coach by the nose
Galatasaray accused Mourinho of a “physical attack” on their coach Okana Buruk after a fire derby in the Turkish Cup.
After the break, Jose approached Buruk from behind and pinched his nose, causing the Galatasaray coach to fall to the pitch, covering his face with his hands. As a result, he received a three-match disqualification and a €6,000 fine.
Accusation of Racism
Speaking at a press conference after February’s Istanbul derby with Galatasaray, Mourinho said the opponent’s bench “jumped like monkeys” and also criticized the Turkish referees, claiming their level of work was nothing short of a disaster.
Incidentally, the draw was ruled by Slovenian Slavko Vinchich after both clubs asked a foreign referee to take charge of the match.
Galatasaray, in response, accused Mourinho of racism. A lawsuit against the courts ensued. Former supporters of Drogba and other Black football players stood up for Jose. They supported Mourinho and said he couldn’t be accused of racism. The tide subsided, and Istanbul officially ruled there was no reason to open a case against Jose, while Fenerbahce gloated against Galatasaray, calling their accusation “miserable slander.”
Enough with his nose, criticizing everyone, rejoicing in the snow, and playing with the dog. What is Mourinho doing in Turkey?
Fostering corruption. Var On corruption in Turkish football.
A special coach spoke about the problems in Turkish football for about eight minutes.
I blame the Fenerbahce board; they only told me half of what happened here (referring to Galatasaray’s corruption). If they told me everything, I wouldn’t come here. However, it can’t be said that Mourinho has no reason to think so – the Turkish league is known for its refereeing scandals.
Russian Premier League It’s just a matter of time compared to the intensity of the passions that rage in this emotional tournament. Jose was so angry that he even claimed that “nobody wanted to watch the Turkish league abroad.”
Red card in the match against Manchester United
Quite out of character, criticizes everyone, rejoices in the snow, and plays with the dog. What’s Mourinho doing in Turkey?
United dominated the second half in Istanbul, but in the end could not win – Fenerbahche equalized the score, but not without Mourinho’s withdrawal – he annoyed the fourth judge all evening with his protests. Ended the match with a score of 1:1.
I decided not to go to a press conference
Mourinho, probably already in September, realized that the Turkish League is a special place in which it is worth shooting TV shows or films. Jose refused to attend a mandatory post-match press conference after a head-to-head defeat with Galatasaray.
Mourinho was forced to wait around 70 minutes to speak with
Mass news Because the director of Galatasaray, the operator Burok, tightened his speech.The coach who plays on the road goes first to a press conference, that’s normal, but there are limits!
I waited for 70 minutes and even after that I couldn’t go because his press conference continued. I can’t wait that long.
However, he didn’t come to a press conference after the match with Galatasaray and even then, it was after he grabbed Buruka by the nose. Probably anticipated that now he would have to wait even more than 70 minutes.
Unsuccessful celebration
Quite by the nose, criticizes everyone, rejoices in the snow and plays with the dog. What is Mourinho doing in Türkiye
Tackle of own player
Quite by the nose, criticizes everyone, rejoices in the snow and plays with the dog. What is Mourinho doing in Türkiye
Fortunately, everything worked out, and Jose responded to the situation with humor:
Never wear the same colors as the players… they might pass you… or kick your legs from behind.
Mourinho and Puppy
Fairly uptight, criticizes everyone, rejoices in the snow, and plays with the dog. What Mourinho is doing in Turkey
Mourinho and Snow
Fairly uptight, criticizes everyone, rejoices in the snow, and plays with the dog. What Mourinho is doing in Turkey
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