Jose Mourinho has once again found himself at the center of controversy, this time after a heated Turkish Cup quarter-final defeat to Galatasaray. The former Chelsea and Real Madrid manager’s frustration boiled over as his team Fenerbahce lost 2-1 to their arch-rivals, with Victor Osimhen scoring a match-winning brace for Galatasaray.
The match ended in chaos, with Mert Hakan Yandas, Kerem Demirbay, and Baris Alper Yilmaz all receiving red cards in stoppage time. As tensions flared, Mourinho got involved in the brawl and grabbed the face of Okan Buruk, the Galatasaray coach, which further fueled the controversy.
The Portuguese manager had only just returned to the touchline after serving a four-match ban for earlier comments about match officials. His actions could see him facing more disciplinary action from Turkish authorities.
Galatasaray delirtir. pic.twitter.com/8EzHuxgq4e
— Galatasaray SK (@GalatasaraySK) April 2, 2025
Galatasaray’s Playful Revenge
In the wake of Mourinho’s outburst, Galatasaray wasted no time in poking fun at the situation. The club shared a cartoon mocking Mourinho, showing the so-called “Special One” complaining about rivals and yellow cards before having nightmares about Mauro Icardi and waking up in a straightjacket.
With the Super Lig title race still alive and fierce, Fenerbahce and Galatasaray are set to continue their battle, though the two teams will not face each other again this season. The ongoing rivalry promises to keep fans on edge as the season draws to a close.
