Fenerbahce accuses Galatasaray Boss of acting “as if it had been hit” in Jose Mourinho Row
Fenerbahce accused the boss of Galatasaray Okan Buruk to act “as if he had been struck” after a clash with their manager Jose Mourinho on Wednesday evening.
In a strongly alone statement, Fenerbahce accused Buruk of having the “audacity of making gestures of unresolved hands” to cause Mourinho, who then “briefly touched his nose” in response.
The game of the Turkish CupThat Galatasaray won 2-1, arrived between a greater animosity between the two clubs.
Following the game, the Fenerbahce boss accused the boss of Fenerbahce Jose Mourinho of “physically attacking” their manager Buruk after he seemed to grab his nose after the fiery game of the derby.
The accident occurred after the final whistle at the Sukru Saracoglu stadium, when both managers were interacting with the officials of the match in the central circle.
“This was a planned provocation (by Buruk) and as part of this plan the individual acted as if he had been” shot “and fell on the ground in a professional way, and his words and unresolved actions are documented on video,” said Fenerbahce in a note.
“The absurdity of someone who is touched on the nose who immediately throws himself to the ground and twists for a few seconds is clear to the public.
“It is clear that the tendency of this individual to fall to the ground, seen during his days of play, continues in his coaching career, showing that this behavior is a characteristic attitude.”
Buruk tried to reproduce the accident at his post-game press conference, saying that there was “nothing” between him and Mourinho.
But Galatasaray further inflamed the situation by publishing a video on X deriding Mourinho in the style of the American comedy South Park.
The substitute for Fenerbahce Mert Yandas and Galatasaray replaces Kerem Demirbay and Baris Yilmaz were shown red cards for their part in a fray between the two benches during the stopping period.
