Former Manchester United manager responds to Galatasaray star’s “Crying One” dig with trademark wit
Jose Mourinho, the ever-outspoken former Manchester United manager, has reignited his flair for drama with a sarcastic retort aimed at Galatasaray forward Mauro Icardi. The exchange began when Mourinho took to social media to criticize a refereeing decision in a recent match involving Galatasaray, prompting Icardi to fire back with a cheeky “Crying One” meme—a playful twist on Mourinho’s famous “Special One” moniker.
The feud started after Mourinho, now managing Fenerbahce, posted an image on Instagram appearing to show Galatasaray’s Davinson Sanchez handling the ball in the box during a match against Gaziantep. Mourinho, who boasts 5.6 million followers, captioned the post with a biting remark: “In the Handball World Cup that ended last Sunday, my Portugal brilliantly reached the semi-finals, and I want to congratulate them for such an achievement and the impact they will create on our country’s youth.”
Icardi, never one to shy away from a social media skirmish, quickly responded by sharing a meme labeling Mourinho as the “Crying One.” The Galatasaray star also posted his own image of an unpunished handball by a Fenerbahce player, escalating the war of words.
When asked about Icardi’s comments ahead of Fenerbahce’s Europa League clash against RSC Anderlecht on Thursday, Mourinho delivered a typically sharp response. “He’s such a huge ‘GOAT’ that I prefer not to comment on him, just stay silent and accept it,” Mourinho quipped, using sarcasm to deflect the jab.
The Portuguese manager also addressed questions about whether he would prove he’s still the “Special One” in the upcoming derby between Fenerbahce and Galatasaray. “I have already shown I am ‘special’ with the 26 trophies I’ve won in my 25-year career,” Mourinho stated. “My career is not defined by one match.”
Mourinho’s storied career includes a two-and-a-half-year stint at Manchester United, where he replaced Louis van Gaal in 2016. In his first season, he led the club to victories in the Carabao Cup and the Europa League. The following year, he guided United to a second-place finish in the Premier League and an FA Cup final. However, a rocky start to the 2018/19 season saw him dismissed, with the club trailing league leaders Liverpool by 19 points.
Known for his fiery personality and sharp tongue, Mourinho’s latest exchange with Icardi is just another chapter in his long history of verbal sparring. As the tension builds ahead of the Fenerbahce-Galatasaray derby, fans can expect more drama both on and off the pitch.
For now, Mourinho remains focused on adding to his impressive trophy haul, while Icardi and Galatasaray will be eager to silence the self-proclaimed “Special One” when the two sides next meet. One thing is certain: when Mourinho is involved, the spotlight is never far away.
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