José Mourinho could be in big trouble after he was seen grabbing the opposing manager’s nose following Fenerbahce’s 2-1 defeat to Galatasaray in the Turkish Cup on Wednesday.
“The Special One” appeared to have a verbal dispute with Galatasaray boss Okan Buruk following the final whistle. Shortly after shaking hands with the referees, the two managers exchanged words.
Mourinho then followed Buruk and grabbed his nose. The 51-year-old Turkish manager then fell to the ground grabbing his face.
José Mourinho grabs nose of opposing manager
Fenerbahçe manager Jose Mourinho to Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk. pic.twitter.com/BF7hk23AFF
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The Intercontinental Derby proved to be another classic and chaotic meeting between the two Turkish clubs with three red cards given out in stoppage time. The emotions clearly boiled over after the game with Mourinho at the center of more drama.
Mourinho has only been with Fenerbahce for one season and had made plenty of headlines including a four-match ban for comments about Turkish referees back in February.
It’s unclear what punishment he’ll face for the altercation with Buruk.
