The Turkish Cup quarter-final between Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray was already a powder keg of emotions, but no one could have predicted the post-match madness that erupted at Sukru Saracoglu Stadium.
In a moment that has set the football world ablaze, Fenerbahçe manager Jose Mourinho, the self-proclaimed “Special One,” was caught on camera pinching the nose of Galatasaray boss Okan Buruk, sending the rival manager tumbling to the ground in dramatic fashion.
Mourinho’s Shocking Nose-Pinch Meltdown
What followed was pure chaos—three players sent off, accusations flying, and a potential 5-10 match ban looming for Mourinho. Buckle up, because this Istanbul derby just became the most talked-about clash of the season!
The match itself was a nail-biter. Galatasaray, led by Okan Buruk, secured a 2-1 victory thanks to a brace from star striker Victor Osimhen, advancing to the Turkish Cup semi-finals. Fenerbahçe, trailing by six points to league leaders Galatasaray in the Turkish Super Lig, were desperate for a win to keep their cup hopes alive.
But as the final whistle blew, tensions boiled over in the center circle where both managers were engaging with match officials. Mourinho, known for his fiery temperament, approached Buruk from behind and, in a bizarre act of provocation, pinched his nose. Buruk collapsed to the turf, clutching his face, as players and staff from both sides rushed in, igniting a full-scale brawl.
Social media exploded with reactions. @GloriousMCFC_10 called the incident “pitiful and embarrassing,” while @GShooligan1905 quipped, “Jose has completely lost the plot, Gala have messed up his mind this year.” Others, like @LoveBerg10kamp, criticized the theatrics, saying, “Middle-aged men hitting the floor for being touched, game has definitely gone.” Some Fenerbahçe fans, however, defended Mourinho, with @Enwagboso claiming, “You fight corruption to a standstill. Fenerbahçe got denied 2 PKs.”
Galatasaray wasted no time in condemning Mourinho, accusing him of “physically attacking” their manager. The club has a history of friction with the Portuguese coach—earlier this season, they threatened legal action against him for alleged racist remarks following a goalless Super Lig draw in February.
Buruk, a former Galatasaray player who has led the team since 2022, tried to downplay the incident in his post-match press conference, saying, “There was nothing between me and Mourinho. He pinched my nose from behind.” But the damage was done, and the Turkish Football Federation is now investigating, with reports suggesting Mourinho could face a hefty suspension.
This isn’t Mourinho’s first brush with controversy in Turkey. Since joining Fenerbahçe in the summer of 2024, the 62-year-old has been a lightning rod for drama.
From an eight-minute rant accusing Galatasaray of corruption to claiming Turkish football “smells bad,” Mourinho has been at the center of multiple storms. He’s already served a four-game ban and paid a £35,194 fine for prior disciplinary issues this season. Now, with his team struggling in the title race and out of the Turkish Cup, this latest incident could be a defining moment in his rocky tenure.
Fans and pundits are divided. @JohnDM_Official lamented, “It’s sad to see him finishing his career like that. At his prime, he was a true Special One… Now I see anger, frustration, and fear.” Meanwhile, @Joan_Afc couldn’t help but laugh, asking, “Why did he fall like that?” The incident has reignited debates about Mourinho’s legacy—once a tactical genius who inspired teams like Porto, Chelsea, and Inter Milan to glory, is he now a shadow of his former self, resorting to antics to stay relevant?
As the football world awaits the Turkish Football Federation’s verdict, one thing is clear: the Fenerbahçe-Galatasaray rivalry, already one of the fiercest in global football, has a new chapter that will be talked about for years. Will Mourinho’s nose-pinch be the final straw for his Fenerbahçe stint, or will the “Special One” find a way to turn this chaos into motivation? Stay tuned—this story is far from over!
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