Fenerbahce Manager Faces Sideline Suspension After Heated Clash With Galatasaray’s Buruk
Jose Mourinho’s fiery touchline antics have landed him in hot water once again—this time for an unusual altercation with Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk that has earned the Fenerbahce boss a three-match suspension.
The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) announced the ban on Saturday, along with a fine of approximately £6,000 ($7,734), following Mourinho’s bizarre nose-grabbing gesture in the chaotic aftermath of Wednesday’s Turkish Cup quarter-final. The heated Istanbul derby, which saw Fenerbahce fall 2-1 at home, ended in a mass brawl involving players from both sides—with three sent off—before Mourinho and Buruk’s strange confrontation stole the headlines.
As tensions flared after the final whistle, cameras captured the 62-year-old Portuguese manager appearing to pinch Buruk’s nose, prompting the Galatasaray boss to theatrically collapse to the ground. The TFF swiftly took action, ruling that Mourinho will be barred from the dressing room and touchline for Fenerbahce’s upcoming league matches against Trabzonspor, Sivasspor, and Kayserispor.
The suspension comes at a critical moment in the Super Lig title race, with Fenerbahce sitting six points behind leaders Galatasaray—though they hold a game in hand. Mourinho’s absence from the sidelines could prove costly as his team fights to close the gap at the top.
Known for his combative demeanor, Mourinho has a long history of touchline controversies, but this latest incident—a surreal blend of aggression and absurdity—adds another peculiar chapter to his storied career. For now, Fenerbahce must navigate a crucial stretch without their charismatic leader, while Turkish football fans are left wondering: what will Mourinho do next?
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