After Galatasaray triumphed over Fenerbahce 2-1 in the Turkish Cup, manager Jose Mourinho created controversy by pinching rival manager Okan Buruk's nose during a heated confrontation. Despite Buruk trying to minimize the altercation, he acknowledged it was not a classy act. The incident drew ire from Galatasaray’s vice-president, who called out Mourinho for his behavior and anticipated sanctions from Fenerbahce. The match was already tense with several red cards, intensifying the fierce rivalry between these two teams.
Jose Mourinho's physical altercation with Okan Buruk after the Turkish Cup match highlighted the intense rivalry between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce, escalating tensions on and off the pitch.
Following the match, Galatasaray's vice-president criticized Mourinho, questioning his behavior and calling for appropriate sanctions from Fenerbahce's management and the wider federation.
Buruk downplayed the incident in his post-match statement, acknowledging it wasn't a classy move and expressing a desire for better conduct among managers.
Victor Osimhen's first-half brace secured Galatasaray's victory in the Turkish Cup, solidifying their position in a historically fierce rivalry.
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