Top Turkish clubs clash over Mourinho after derby incident
Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho looks on during UEFA Europa League soccer match between Rangers and Fenerbahce. Fenerbahce have issued a lengthy defence of Mourinho for his clash with Okan Buruk, claiming the Galatasaray boss was play-acting by tumbling to the floor. Steve Welsh/PA Wire/dpa
Turkish Super League sides Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe were embroiled in raw two days after an eventful Istanbul derby where Fenerbahçe manager José Mourinho appeared to poke the guest manager in the nose during a heated exchange on the pitch.
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The post-match altercation between Mourinho and Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk on Wednesday sparked a fierce exchange of words between the two clubs.
Galatasaray won the Turkish Cup quarter-finals 2–1 against home side Fenerbahçe.
Late Thursday, Fenerbahçe accused Buruk on social media platform X of theatrically exaggerating the contact, writing that he fell 'as if struck by a bullet' on the ground.
In a response on X on Friday, Galatasaray said Mourinho is known globally for similar 'inappropriate' behaviour and should have apologized.
It is 'pathetic' of Fenerbahçe to defend the 'shameful attack," Galatasaray said.
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The clash comes amid a difficult stretch for Mourinho, whose team has already been eliminated from the Europa League and trails Galatasaray by six points in Turkish top league.
The Portuguese coach now awaits a decision from the Turkish Football Federation on whether he will face disciplinary action over Wednesday's incident.
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