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Mourinho Pinches Rival Coach’s Nose in Fiery Istanbul Derby Fallout. José Mourinho sparked controversy after Fenerbahçe’s 2-1 loss to Galatasaray in the Turkish Cup quarterfinals, appearing to pinch rival coach Okan Buruk’s nose post-match. The heated Istanbul derby had already seen three red cards issued in stoppage time, but tensions escalated after the final whistle. Buruk fell to the ground clutching his face as Mourinho was escorted away. Galatasaray responded online with a taunting post: “YOU SHOULD NOT ATTACK, YOU SHOULD DIGEST!”. Galatasaray’s vice president Metin Öztürk condemned the act as an attack on Turkish football, urging Fenerbahçe and the Turkish FA to take action. He also accused Mourinho of verbal and physical aggression, claiming the coach has insulted “Turkishness” without serious consequences. This is the latest in a series of incidents involving Mourinho, who was recently banned for four matches after criticizing Turkish referees. Galatasaray previously accused him of making racist remarks, while Fenerbahçe defended him, saying his comments were misinterpreted. Mourinho, 62, is a highly decorated manager, known for leading clubs like Real Madrid, Chelsea, and Inter Milan, but his time in Turkey has been marred by controversy.
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