José Mourinho's Controversies at Fenerbahçe
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April 3, 2025 14:28
turkey - Read about José Mourinho's antics and controversies at Fenerbahçe in Turkey, including physical altercations and ban incidents.
José Mourinho Sparks Controversies at Fenerbahçe
José Mourinho's antics at Fenerbahçe in Turkey have caused uproar, including physical altercations and ban incidents.
Key Points:
- Mourinho grabbed and tweaked the nose of Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk after a tense Turkish Cup derby.
- Accused of physically attacking Buruk, Mourinho faced backlash from Galatasaray officials.
- From bookings to bans, a timeline of Mourinho's controversial actions in the Turkish Süper Lig.
Timeline of Events:
- Aug. 11, 2024: Booked in first game for arguing with officials.
- Sep. 23, 2024: Mocked by Galatasaray as 'crying one' after a derby loss.
- Oct. 24, 2024: Red card vs. Manchester United for disputing a referee's decision.
- Nov. 8, 2024: Banned for implying a conspiracy against him in Turkish football.
- Feb. 21, 2025: Requested and got a foreign referee for an Istanbul derby.
- Feb. 27, 2025: Fined and banned for comments on Turkish referees.
- Feb. 28, 2025: Sued Galatasaray over racism accusation and responded to criminal proceedings.
- March 7, 2025: Pretended to fall asleep in a media conference after a Europa League loss.