Fenerbahce Out of Champions League in Qualifiers

Jose Mourinho's tenure at Fenerbahce encountered an early setback as the team was eliminated from the Champions League third qualifying round by Lille, losing 3-2 on aggregate. Despite a stoppage-time own goal by Lille's Bafode Diakite that forced extra time, a controversial penalty converted by Jonathan David secured Lille's advancement. Mourinho, who was hired in June with an $11 million annual salary, remains optimistic about Fenerbahce's prospects in the Europa League, drawing parallels to his previous success with Roma. His side's exit is a blow, but Mourinho emphasized the positive aspects and expressed pride in his team’s efforts. Fenerbahce will now focus on their domestic league, where they started with a 1-0 win over Adana Demirspor, despite Mourinho receiving a booking. His fiery demeanor remains unchanged, as evidenced by his reactions during recent matches.