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Jose Mourinho Faces Disciplinary Review After Grabbing Galatasaray Coach's Nose

The incident followed Fenerbahce's 2-1 Turkish Cup quarterfinal defeat to Galatasaray, further escalating tensions in an already heated rivalry.

Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk falls to the ground after getting his nose pinched by Fenerbahçe manager Jose Mourinho on Wednesday in Istanbul, Turkey.
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Overview

  • Jose Mourinho grabbed Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk's nose after the final whistle, causing Buruk to fall to the ground in a dramatic reaction.
  • The Turkish Football Federation is reviewing the incident, with Mourinho likely to face additional disciplinary action.
  • The match, which ended 2-1 in favor of Galatasaray, saw three red cards issued during stoppage time amid heightened tensions between the teams.
  • Mourinho's tenure at Fenerbahce has been marked by controversies, including a prior suspension for making alleged racist remarks about Galatasaray's bench in February.
  • Galatasaray mocked Mourinho on social media following the incident, intensifying the rivalry as they continue to dominate the league and cup competitions.