Mourinho Criticizes VAR After Fenerbahce Win

In a contentious match, Fenerbahçe's coach José Mourinho criticized the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) following their 3-2 victory over Trabzonspor, claiming VAR went from being 'invisible' to 'the most important man on the pitch.' The game featured two penalties awarded to Trabzonspor via VAR interventions, while Mourinho was incensed by a missed foul on his player, Bright Osayi-Samuel, that he argued warranted a red card. Despite late penalty claims, Fenerbahçe secured the win with a stoppage-time goal from Sofyan Amrabat, prompting Mourinho to celebrate exuberantly. He accused VAR official Atilla Karaoğlan of bias, stating that he should not officiate another Fenerbahçe match again. Mourinho's comments also hinted at broader issues within Turkish football, suggesting favoritism towards rivals like Galatasaray. His remarks have sparked discussions about officiating standards in the league.