Jose Mourinho was at his controversial best again after he was seen twisting the nose of Galatasaray manger Okan Buruk in Wednesday’s Turkey Cup quarter final tie.
Victor Osimhen scored twice to hand Galatasaray a 2-1 win and sending Fenerbahce out of the Turkey Cup, but Mourinho at the end of the match suddenly jumped on coach Buruk who allegedly made a face at him, twisting his nose.
Commenting on the incident Galatasaray midfielder Mauro Icardi who had sparred with Mourinho during their days in Italian Serie A took a dig at the Portuguese-born coach who will be losing his second Istanbul derby this season.
“They not only play handball, they also do boxing,” Icardi posted on his Instagram social media page.
“The one and only”, a clear reference to the Portuguese coach’s self-given title, “The Special One.”
Speaking on the incident Gala coach Okan Buruk said: . “He pinched my nose from behind, which was unexpected and not the most courteous way to handle things.
“While I won’t escalate this issue, it’s important for managers to set a good example and engage in fair play.”
The club’s vice-president, Metin Ozturk, added that Mourinho cross the line with his behavior, he called on Fenerbahce to done something about his excess. “Mourinho’s actions crossed the line, first with verbal comments and then culminating in physical contact.
“Such behavior isn’t typical of professional sports and raises questions about respect for Turkey’s football culture. I trust that Fenerbahce’s management will address this matter appropriately.”
