Fenerbahce have issued a statement defending their manager, Jose Mourinho, after he was involved in a controversy with Galatasaray boss Okan Buruk during their Cup game on Wednesday.
The incident occurred after the game, where Mourinho appeared to pinch Buruk’s nose, prompting the Galatasaray manager to accuse him of physical attack and racist remarks.
In response, Fenerbahce has hit back at their Istanbul rivals, accusing Buruk of overreacting and “throwing himself to the ground” like he had been shot, with the club’s statement describing the behavior as a “planned provocation.”
Mourinho could face a lengthy ban of up to 10 matches for his actions, according to reports, which could impact his team’s upcoming fixtures.
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