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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Ex-Premier League duo refuse to play for Mourinho in final game for Fenerbahce
Fenerbahce were without Edin Dzeko and Dusan Tadic for the final game of the Super Lig season and the pair had to receive their departing gifts in the stadium kitchen Edin Dzeko was among two outgoing Fenerbahce stars who refused to play in the final match of the season - instead saying their goodbyes to the club from the kitchen inside the stadium. Dzeko and Dusan Tadic, formerly of Southampton, will both say goodbye to the Turkish club but have opted against running out in the last match. They welcomed Konyaspor on Sunday for a dead-rubber match to finish their Super Lig campaign. The title race has been dominated by Fenerbahce's rivals Galatasaray and Jose Mourinho 's side have had to make do with second spot. Dzeko and Tadic were wary of fan unrest as they prepare to leave the club over the summer. The pair were due to receive commemorative plaques to honour their service to the club on the pitch, but instead they had to receive the gongs in the club kitchen at their stadium as they looked to avoid any backlash from the angry Fenerbahce fanbase. Tadic, who has previously excelled with Ajax, has since confirmed the pair made themselves unavailable to play in the game. He said on social media: "It was a decision we made together with Dzeko not to play in the last match. We didn't want to damage Fenerbahce's image. "The fans have always supported us. The way we said goodbye is not a problem for me. I would have preferred it to be in the stadium, but the ambience is not very good at the moment. That's why it's better to be that way." Fenerbahce's domestic frustration continues and, whilst being competitive, they've struggled to land silverware. Despite concern over Mourinho's future it has now been confirmed that the Special One will remain in Istanbul for the second year of his contract. He said on Monday: "If you ask me if I'm going to be here next season, I refer to the last [Fenerbahce] president's appearance on TV a couple of weeks ago, where the president said that he wants me to stay and he is counting on me to stay for the next season. "That is public. That's it. I think he was clear. If anything changes from that day, I was not told. I can confirm that these words were exactly the same words that I was told when we met. So that for me is a very clear situation." Fenerbahce president Ali Koç said he wanted Mourinho to continue "for stability".
The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Two former Premier League stars refuse to play for Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce in their final game for the club
TWO departing Fenerbache stars refused to play in the final match of the season - and had to say their goodbyes from the stadium KITCHENS. Jose Mourinho 's side welcomed Konyaspor on Sunday for a dead-rubber match to finish the Super Lig campaign. 2 2 The Turkish title race has been dominated by Fenerbahce 's crosstown rivals Galatasaray. Mourinho's men have been playing catch-up for most of the season and ended the campaign 11 points behind their Istanbul neighbours. Neither Edin Dzeko and Dusan Tadic were included in Mourinho's matchday squad for the game against Konyaspor. Tadic, 36, has since confirmed the pair made themselves unavailable to play in the game. The two former Prem stars were wary of fan unrest as they prepare to leave the club over the summer. Dzeko, 39, and Tadic were due to receive commemorative plaques to honour their service to the club. But they had to receive the gongs in the club KITCHENS - in a bid to avoid any backlash from the furious Fenerbahce fanbase. Tadic wrote on social media: "It was a decision we made together with Dzeko not to play in the last match. "We didn't want to damage Fenerbahce's image. "The fans have always supported us. The way we said goodbye is not a problem for me. Crazy moment Jose Mourinho pinches Galatasaray manager's NOSE before he falls to ground sparking chaos "I would have preferred it to be in the stadium, but the ambience is not very good at the moment. "That's why it's better to be that way." Dzeko, who previously played for Manchester City, scored 46 goals in 99 games for Fenerbahce. Ex-Southampton winger Tadic joined the club in 2023 and netted 29 times in 109 matches. Fenerbahce have now won just one trophy since 2014 - a solitary Turkish Cup last season. Mourinho spent much of the campaign warring with the Turkish FA over refereeing standards. He was also hit with a three-match ban for pinching the nose of Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk in a bad-tempered Istanbul derby. And The Special One was forced to deny accusations of racism after claiming Galatasaray players were "jumping like monkeys" trying to win a penalty.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
😅 Fenerbahçe have a familiar face to thank for opening UEL goal
Fenerbahçe were in the driving seat heading into their return leg against Anderlecht, and doubled their advantage through a familiar face. That came just minutes into the game, when an awful backpass was seized upon by Edin Dzeko, who in turn fed Youssef En-Nesyri to slot home. The Moroccan, who is on a rich run of scoring form, made no mistake to grab his 18th goal in his last 14 games, including a week ago in the first leg. Since then, the game has been interrupted due to fighting in the stands. Can Anderlecht find a way back? 📸 BRUNO FAHY
