José Mourinho became a protagonist again, this time for an unusual and controversial moment at the end of the derby between Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray, to tell the quarterfinals of the Turkey Cup.
Following Galatasaray’s 2-1 victory, the visiting club’s players and technical team went to their fans to celebrate. With a strong contingent of security guards already on the pitch, Mourinho decided to intervene unexpectedly: he approached Okan Buruk, the opposing coach, and squeezed his nose.
Buruk’s reaction was immediate and theatrical – it fell to the ground clinging to the face, as if it had been a foul within the four lines. The episode quickly became viral, with reactions divided between those who saw humor in the situation and who considered the gesture unnecessary and provocative.
Jose Mourinho
How did you play the ball to these kids eee what a nose to squeeze your nose again, I wish you could make yourself on the agenda.
Bad
Fenerbahçe – Galatasaray– #ennesyri (@ennesyr07)
Following the episode, Fenerbahçe’s rival resorted to social networks to ridicule the Portuguese coach.
Galatasaray is crazy.
– Galatasaray sk (@galatasaraysk)