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Daily Tribune
07-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Tribune
Mourinho Hit with Three-Match Ban After Nose-Pinch Incident in Istanbul Derby
Fenerbahce manager José Mourinho has been handed a three-match touchline ban and fined over £6,000 after grabbing the nose of Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk during a fiery Turkish Cup quarter-final earlier this week. The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) confirmed the punishment on Saturday, three days after Galatasaray claimed a 2-1 win at the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium—a match that ended in chaos both on and off the pitch. Tensions boiled over in the closing moments, with a mass scuffle erupting involving players and staff from both sides. The referee issued three red cards—two to Galatasaray players—before full-time. But the incident drawing the most attention came after the whistle, when Mourinho approached Buruk and appeared to pinch the Galatasaray manager's nose. Buruk then dramatically fell to the ground, sparking further outrage. In a statement, the TFF said Mourinho would be suspended from the touchline and the dressing room for three official matches. The Portuguese manager will now be absent for Fenerbahce's upcoming league fixtures against Trabzonspor, Sivasspor, and Kayserispor. Fenerbahce currently sit second in the Turkish Super Lig, six points behind leaders Galatasaray but with a game in hand. The latest drama adds to Mourinho's growing list of controversies since arriving in Turkey—but with the title race heating up, his absence from the sidelines could prove costly in the weeks ahead.
Al-Ahram Weekly
06-04-2025
- Sport
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Fenerbahce wins as Mourinho starts his 3-match ban for nose grab - World
Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho was fined and banned for three matches after grabbing the nose of Galatasaray counterpart Okan Buruk at the end of a fiery Istanbul derby last week. Mourinho served the first of his three-match ban on Sunday as his team beat Trabzonspor 4-1. He will miss further league matches against Sivasspor and Kayserispor. The Turkish soccer federation also fined Mourinho around $7,700. The incident happened after Galatasaray's 2-1 win over Fenerbahce in the Turkish Cup on Wednesday. Mourinho — Fenerbahce's storied coach — reached out from behind Buruk and made contact with his nose. Buruk fell to the ground holding his face before Mourinho was escorted away. Fenerbahce later accused Buruk of throwing himself to the ground as if he'd been 'shot.' Second-placed Fenerbahce trails Galatasaray by three points in the Super Lig. (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.) Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Associated Press
06-04-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Fenerbahce wins as Mourinho starts his 3-match ban for nose grab
ISTANBUL (AP) — Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho was fined and banned for three matches after grabbing the nose of Galatasaray counterpart Okan Buruk at the end of a fiery Istanbul derby last week. Mourinho served the first of his three-match ban on Sunday as his team beat Trabzonspor 4-1. He will miss further league matches against Sivasspor and Kayserispor. The Turkish soccer federation also fined Mourinho around $7,700. The incident happened after Galatasaray's 2-1 win over Fenerbahce in the Turkish Cup on Wednesday. Mourinho — Fenerbahce's storied coach — reached out from behind Buruk and made contact with his nose. Buruk fell to the ground holding his face before Mourinho was escorted away. ___
BBC News
05-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Mourinho hit by three-match ban for nose grab
Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho has been given a three-match ban for appearing to grab Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk's nose after their Turkish Cup incident occurred after the final whistle at Sukru Saracoglu Stadium on Wednesday, when both managers were interacting with match officials following Galatasaray's 2-1 approached Buruk from behind and appeared to pinch his nose, with the former Turkey international midfielder, 51, falling to the floor with his hands covering his Portuguese, a former boss of Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham, was also fined 292,500 Turkish Lira (£5,955). Galatasaray accused Mourinho of "physically attacking" Buruk. Fenerbahce later accused Buruk of "acting as if he had been shot" and said he had made "disrespectful hand gestures" to provoke Mourinho. The Professional Football Disciplinary Board (PFDK) said they had taken Buruk's actions into consideration, which resulted in Mourinho being given a reduced ban because of "provocation".Mourinho's assistant Salvatore Foti was given a four-match ban for an "insult towards an opposing team player".Fenerbahce substitute Mert Yandas and Galatasaray substitutes Kerem Demirbay and Baris Yilmaz were shown red cards for their part in a melee between the two benches during stoppage Yandas, 30, has since been given a one-match suspension. There was already increased tension between the two clubs after Galatasaray said in February they would "initiate criminal proceedings" against Mourinho after claiming he made "racist statements" following a goalless draw in February. Fenerbahce said on Friday the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office had dismissed Galatasaray's criminal complaint against Mourinho.
The Guardian
05-04-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
José Mourinho fined and banned for pinching rival manager's nose
José Mourinho has been banned for three matches and fined around £6,000 for grabbing the nose of the Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk after Wednesday's dramatic Istanbul derby. Mourinho, coach of Fenerbahce, approached Buruk at the end of the Turkish Cup quarter-final in the wake of a mass scuffle, and was seen on camera pinching Buruk, who fell to the ground clutching his face. Sign up to Football Daily Kick off your evenings with the Guardian's take on the world of football after newsletter promotion Buruk was left lying on his back as Mourinho was dragged away, following an ill-tempered game where three players were sent off from the bench. The Turkish FA said Mourinho would be 'banned from entering the dressing room and the bench for three games' – meaning he will miss matches against Trabzonspor, Sivasspor and Kayserispor. In his post-game press conference, Buruk tried to play the incident down, although thought it was 'not a classy move'. He said: 'There was nothing between me and Mourinho. He pinched my nose from behind. There was a slight scratch. Of course, it wasn't a very nice or elegant thing to do. 'We expect managers to behave more appropriately in such situations. I won't exaggerate this issue, but it wasn't a classy move.'
