Jose Mourinho's comments in the European press! 'He attacked Turkish football authorities'
Fenerbahçe defeated Trabzonspor 3-2 away from home. Fenerbahçe manager Jose Mourinho's goal celebration and his post-match comments received extensive coverage in the European press.
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Trabzonspor and Fenerbahçe faced off in the 11th week of the Süper Lig. Fenerbahçe left the pitch with a 3-2 victory thanks to a goal scored by Amrabat in the 90+12th minute.
Fenerbahçe manager Jose Mourinho's goal celebration and his post-match comments became the talk of the town.
According to Milliyet, the Portuguese manager's comments also resonated widely in the European press.
Here are the reactions from the foreign press following the match...
'AN 8-MINUTE TIRADE AGAINST THE REFEREE FROM MOURINHO'
DAILY MAIL (UK): Jose Mourinho failed comically in his knee-slide celebration after the former Manchester United star scored a stoppage-time winner for Fenerbahçe. He then launched into an eight-minute tirade against the referee. While Mourinho was happy with the result, his speech focused on how much he dislikes the system in Turkey.
THE SUN (UK): A special blunder. Jose Mourinho crashed to the ground in a comical celebration, falling face-first onto the grass. Although 'The Special One' ran onto the pitch to perform his signature knee slide, unlike his days at Porto and Real Madrid, he failed to pull it off this time. However, Fenerbahçe fans won't care after Amrabat's goal.
WILD SCENES AFTER THE MATCH
PLANET FOOTBALL (UK): We are happy to announce that Jose Mourinho has produced the best goal celebration of 2024. Mourinho's move to Fenerbahçe was already a sign that he had moved away from the center of European football, and a perfect union of a short-tempered club and a short-tempered manager. Indeed, the two-time Champions League-winning coach has already been shown a red card in Turkey and was booked in another match for showing a screenshot of an offside decision made by the referee. Now, he has led to wild scenes at the end of the match.
UNFORGETTABLE CELEBRATION FROM A WILD MOURINHO
24SATA (CROATIA): The funny Mourinho ran into Livakovic's arms and fell to the ground. They hugged each other on the floor. They don't call him 'special' and one of the most charismatic coaches for nothing. He is very special. A wild Mourinho signed off on an unforgettable celebration.
JUTARNJI (CROATIA): Mourinho's show in Trabzon: He ran towards Livakovic and fell to the ground in a funny way, and had a verbal altercation with an opposing player. The Portuguese manager celebrated the victory wildly.
MOURINHO ATTACKED TURKISH FOOTBALL AUTHORITIES
LE PARISIEN (FRANCE): Jose Mourinho violently attacked Turkish football authorities: "Worse than what I was told." In his speech, the Fenerbahçe manager condemned the "system" that is against the interests of his club and football. The Portuguese manager presented two surreal scenes on Sunday evening. The first was on the pitch, his attempt to slide on the grass at the final whistle, which was a celebration worthy of a Champions League final success. The second was his statement to the microphones.
O JOGO (PORTUGAL): Fenerbahçe defeated Trabzonspor in the Turkish League this Sunday. The winning goal was scored by Amrabat in the 90+12th minute, and Jose Mourinho joined the celebrations. Mourinho entered the pitch to celebrate.
GIANLUCA DI MARZIO (ITALY): Fenerbahçe won and Mourinho went wild: A crazy celebration followed by a show in front of the press. Amrabat's goal in the 102nd minute brought the victory, and there was a Mourinho show at the end.
MARCA (SPAIN): After the winning goal, 'The Special One' jumped onto the pitch with the other players and there was madness. The Portuguese celebrated so intensely that he ended up tumbling and rolling on the ground.
VOETBAL KRANT (BELGIUM): 'Special message': Jose Mourinho went completely wild in the interview he gave after winning the match. Mourinho went onto the pitch at the final whistle and clashed with Trabzonspor's Enis Destan. Later, he attacked VAR in an unusually harsh manner. He expressed his dissatisfaction with VAR in an extremely loud voice.
VOETBAL INTERNATIONAL (NETHERLANDS): Mourinho lashed out: 'If I had heard the whole story, I would never have come'. According to Mourinho, Fenerbahçe was denied a penalty. Criticizing VAR, the Portuguese said, "Was the referee drinking tea at that moment? I guess that's why he couldn't see it," he criticized.
T-ONLINE (GERMANY): Pure enthusiasm: Mourinho went completely crazy after the winning goal. Mourinho is one of the most passionate coaches in football and continues to be so. He proved it once again on Sunday evening.
SPORTAL (GREECE): "Legendary" Mourinho entered the pitch by tumbling during Fenerbahçe's winning goal! Jose Mourinho celebrated the victory against Trabzonspor in a special way.