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Daily Mail
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Jose Mourinho lashes out at Turkish press AGAIN: Furious boss belittles reporters with brutal putdown after his side lost to relegation contenders
Jose Mourinho took another brutal swipe at the Turkish Super Lig and the press after his Fenerbahce side lost to already relegated Hatayspor. Fenerbahce fell to a 4-2 away loss on Monday and are now nine points behind title winners Galatasaray with one game remaining. A defiant Mourinho, who has frequently belittled the division since joining Fenerbahce last summer, lashed out at reporters post-match, boasting of his continental success compared to Turkish clubs. The Portuguese boss said: 'In the last seven years, I have played in two European finals. So in the past seven years I have played more European finals than the history of Turkish football together.' Galatasaray are the only Turkish club to feature in a European final, beating Arsenal to clinch the UEFA Cup in 2000. Mourinho, meanwhile has won six European honours. His latest victory was the Europa Conference League with Roma in 2022 and he lifted the Europa League with Manchester United in 2017. Fenerbahce fell to a 4-2 away loss on Monday are now nine points behind Galatasaray The 62-year-old also defended his results after a season which has seen Fenerbahce finish second for the fourth consecutive year. 'In relation to the results, only people that don't understand what football is, doesn't understand what end of season is [criticise us]. 'End of season is painful for teams who don't have an objective. For people that are fighting for title for Europe, for relegation, the motivation goes every day. For people that lose the objectives, it's painful.' He added: 'We had a difficult summmer because of players coming from the Euros and coming very late for preparation.' Two weeks ago Mourinho provided a witty reply when he was quizzed by a reporter over the frequent changes to his side. 'I have 25 coins, I throw the coins in the air.' he said, throwing his arms into the air in mime. 'The ones that stay on the table are the ones that I play. The ones that go on the floor, they go on the bench. I do it just like this. 'During the week, I'm having fun. I go to nightclubs every day in Instanbul, everywhere. And then when it's time to choose the team, I throw coins with the players' faces (on them). Mourinho's first season in Turkey has been mired in controversy while Fenerbahce are second 'The 11 that stay on the table are the 11 that play... it's simple.' He has already used comedy showed his disdain towards reporters questions this season. After March's 3-1 defeat by Rangers, Mourinho pretended to fall asleep at his chair as the reporter rambled on in Turkish. 'Oh, this is too much for my head. I'm tired, man,' he said, while scratching his head. '90 minutes not to listen to all of this, I'm too tired for that.' Mourinho's debut season has been mired in controversy. He was hit a three-match ban last month after appearing to grab the nose of Galatasaray boss Okan Buruk in the latest of a series of incendiary of incidents. While in February, Mourinho filed a lawsuit against Galatasaray after the club accused him of making racist statements. In November he tore into the Turkish Super Lig in an incredible tirade following his team's 3-2 away win at Trabzonspor on Sunday. Mourinho did not hold back as he boldly stated: 'Nobody abroad wants to watch the Turkish league. 'Who wants to watch this Turkish league abroad? They have the Premier League, they have the French league, they have the German league, they have the Portuguese league, they have the Dutch league. Why should they see this? 'It's too grey. It's too dark, smells bad. But that's my job, and I will give everything to my job, to my club.' Despite missing out on the league title for an eleventh consecutive season, Mourinho is likely to stay on, with club president Ali Koc saying 'we want to continue with Jose Mourinho for stability.' Fenerbahce missed out on the title to arch-rivals Galatasaray but are 20 points ahead of third placed Samsunspor. They could feature in next season's Champions League but will have to go through qualification rounds in the summer.
Fox News
16-04-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
Ex-MLS player Aaron Boupendza dies after falling from 11th floor of building in China
Former FC Cincinnati forward Aaron Boupendza died in China on Wednesday after falling from the 11th floor of a building, the Gabonese soccer federation announced in a statement. He was just 28. Boupendza, who was currently playing for Zheijang FC in the Chinese Super League, died at his residence, according to the statement. Details of the fall were not shared by the governing body. "Now the club is fully cooperating with the relevant departments to carry out the investigation," the statement added. FC Cincinnati shared a statement online following the tragic news of Boupendza's passing. He played with the club from 2023-2024 before signing a two-year contract with the club in Romania. "We are saddened to hear of the tragic passing of former FC Cincinnati forward Aaron Boupendza earlier today at his home in China," the statement began. "Our hearts go out to his family, friends, and loved ones. He was a loved member of the FC Cincinnati family, and we offer our condolences to all who knew him. Rest in Peace, Aaron." Boupendza played in the lower tiers of French soccer before having a breakout season in the Süper Lig, Turkey's top football league, where he scored 22 goals in 36 games for Hatayspor. "We have learned with deep sadness the passing of Aaron Boupendza, who played for Hatayspor and was the top scorer in the 2020/21 season," the club said in a statement on X. "First of all, to his family and loved ones, Zhejiang FC, we offer our condolences and patience to his team and our community. Rest in peace, king." Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Gabon soccer federation says striker Aaron Boupendza has died after falling from a building in China
Gabon soccer federation says striker Aaron Boupendza has died after falling from a building in China LIBREVILLE, Gabon (AP) — The Gabonese soccer federation announced Wednesday that Aaron Boupendza, a striker for its men's national team, has died after falling from the 11th floor of a building in China. A federation statement, posted on social network X, didn't say when the alleged incident took place or give any more details. Advertisement The 28-year-old Boupendza has been playing for Zheijang FC in the Chinese Super League this year. Zhejiang issued a statement saying Boupendza died at his residence. 'Now the club is fully cooperating with the relevant departments to carry out the investigation," the statement added. The Gabon federation said Boupendza would be 'remembered as a great striker who made his mark during the African Cup of Nations in Cameroon" in 2022. He scored one goal in that tournament, the winner against Comoros, and eight in total for his country. '(The Gabonese Football Federation) and the wider Gabonese football family offer their sincere condolences to his biological family during this difficult time,' the federation said. Advertisement Bordeaux, the French team where Boupendza played early in his career, posted on X that he died "tragically." 'All our thoughts go out to his family, his loved ones and the entire football family," Bordeaux said. After playing in the lower tiers of French soccer with Bordeaux's reserve side then Pau, Gazélec Ajaccio and Tours, Boupendza's breakthrough season came with Hatayspor in the Turkish top flight when he scored 22 goals in the 2020-21 season. Hatayspor also sent its condolences in a post on X. The following season, he moved to Qatari club Al-Arabi then to Riyadh-based Al Shabab in the Saudi Pro League. His career then took him to Major League Soccer with FC Cincinnati and to Rapid Bucharest, before joining Zhejiang. He had scored four league goals in six games. 'Our hearts go out to his family, friends, and loved ones,' FC Cincinnati said on social media. ___ AP soccer:
Associated Press
16-04-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Gabon soccer federation says striker Aaron Boupendza has died after falling from a building in China
LIBREVILLE, Gabon (AP) — The Gabonese soccer federation announced Wednesday that Aaron Boupendza, a striker for its men's national team, has died after falling from the 11th floor of a building in China. A federation statement, posted on social network X, didn't say when the alleged incident took place or give any more details. The 28-year-old Boupendza has been playing for Zheijang FC in the Chinese Super League this year. Zhejiang issued a statement saying Boupendza died at his residence. 'Now the club is fully cooperating with the relevant departments to carry out the investigation,' the statement added. The Gabon federation said Boupendza would be 'remembered as a great striker who made his mark during the African Cup of Nations in Cameroon' in 2022. He scored one goal in that tournament, the winner against Comoros, and eight in total for his country. '(The Gabonese Football Federation) and the wider Gabonese football family offer their sincere condolences to his biological family during this difficult time,' the federation said. Bordeaux, the French team where Boupendza played early in his career, posted on X that he died 'tragically.' 'All our thoughts go out to his family, his loved ones and the entire football family,' Bordeaux said. After playing in the lower tiers of French soccer with Bordeaux's reserve side then Pau, Gazélec Ajaccio and Tours, Boupendza's breakthrough season came with Hatayspor in the Turkish top flight when he scored 22 goals in the 2020-21 season. Hatayspor also sent its condolences in a post on X. The following season, he moved to Qatari club Al-Arabi then to Riyadh-based Al Shabab in the Saudi Pro League. His career then took him to Major League Soccer with FC Cincinnati and to Rapid Bucharest, before joining Zhejiang. He had scored four league goals in six games. 'Our hearts go out to his family, friends, and loved ones,' FC Cincinnati said on social media. ___ AP soccer:
