Galatasaray Accuses Mourinho After Heated Match Incident
In a heated aftermath of their clash in the Turkish Cup quarter-finals, Galatasaray accused Fenerbahçe boss Jose Mourinho of "physically attacking" manager Okan Buruk by pinching his nose post a 2-1 victory at the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium. This unexpected incident unfolded during handshakes where Buruk rebuffed the altercation, calling it "not classy."
Galatasaray Secures Semi-final Spot
Galatasaray’s triumph to the semi-finals, spurred by Victor Osimhen’s goals, was overshadowed by the skirmish. Mourinho’s actions prompted calls from Galatasaray’s vice-president Metin Öztürk for Fenerbahçe to impose sanctions. A calm Buruk expressed longevity for poise in post-match exchanges while emphasising the decorum expected from managers.
Key Takeaways:
- Mourinho was accused of unprofessional behaviour following a heated game.
- Galatasaray’s progress to the semi-finals was marred by the controversy.
- Calls for sanctions against Mourinho arose from the Galatasaray camp.
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