Fenerbahce suffered a 1-2 defeat to Galatasaray in the Turkish Cup quarter-final on Wednesday, but the drama didn’t end there. In a moment of frustration, manager Jose Mourinho not only grabbed attention--but also a nose at the at Sukru Saracoglu Stadium. (More Football News)
Jose Mourinho Grabs Galatasaray Coach's Nose After Fenerbahce's 1-2 Loss - WATCH
Just after the final whistle, as players and managers interacted in the center circle, Mourinho reached for Buruk’s nose, causing the Galatasaray head coach to fall to the pitch, clutching his face in his hands
Mourinho has been accused by Galatasaray of attacking their manager, Okan Buruk, after he was seen grabbing rivals' nose in the aftermath of Istanbul derby loss.
Just after the final whistle, as players and managers interacted in the center circle, Mourinho reached for Buruk’s nose, causing the Galatasaray head coach to fall to the pitch, clutching his face in his hands.
After the incident, Galatasaray's vice-president Metin Ozturk said, "Our manager Okan and Mourinho congratulated the referees. After that, while Okan was continuing, Mourinho first verbally and then physically attacked him."
"Where else in the world can he do this? What does he think of Turkey?
"I believe that Fenerbahce's management will impose the necessary sanction before the federation does."
With this, the Portuguese faces a four-game ban and a fine of £35,194 for two separate disciplinary matters imposed by the Turkish Football Federation.
The match turned chaotic in stoppage time as tensions boiled over. Fenerbahce’s Mert Hakan Yandas and Galatasaray’s Kerem Demirbay and Barıs Yılmaz were sent off after a heated clash between the benches receiving red cards.
Victor Osimhen gave Galatasaray an early lead with goals in the 10th and 27th minutes. Sebastian Szymanski pulled one back in first-half stoppage time, but Fenerbahce couldn’t find an equalizer.
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