Jose Mourinho Grabs Galatasaray Coach's Nose After Turkish Cup Loss

In a heated Istanbul derby, Fenerbahçe manager José Mourinho was involved in a bizarre incident where he pinched the nose of Galatasaray's Okan Buruk following a 2-1 defeat in the Turkish Cup quarter-finals. The match ended with three red cards issued during stoppage time, escalating tensions between the two teams. Buruk downplayed the incident but noted it was not a classy act, while Galatasaray later tweeted a mocking message towards Mourinho. This confrontation follows a contentious history, including accusations of racism against Mourinho by Galatasaray and a subsequent four-match ban he received for criticizing Turkish officiating. Mourinho's relationship with Galatasaray has been fraught, with ongoing lawsuits stemming from these allegations. Currently, Fenerbahçe trails Galatasaray by six points in the league standings.