In a memorable moment during Fenerbahce’s recent clash with Trabzonspor, Jose Mourinho’s knee-slide celebration didn’t quite go to plan, sparking laughter among fans and going viral on social media.
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The dramatic Turkish Super Lig encounter saw Fred open the scoring for Fenerbahce, only for Trabzonspor to fight back and take a 2-1 lead. Edin Dzeko leveled the score, and Sofyan Amrabat clinched the win with a decisive strike in the 102nd minute.
As Fenerbahce’s bench erupted in joy, Mourinho rushed onto the pitch to join the players, attempting an enthusiastic knee slide, only to faceplant on the grass.
Unfazed, the 61-year-old smoothly rolled over and got back on his knees, showcasing his resilient spirit.
The thrilling victory lifted Fenerbahce to second place in the league standings, five points behind Galatasaray. However, Mourinho’s antics didn’t end there; in his post-match conference, he launched into a fiery critique of Turkish refereeing and VAR, expressing frustration with officiating standards.
“The man of the match was Atilla Karaoglan. The referee on the field is just a child,” he fumed, hinting that he might have reconsidered his move to Fenerbahce had he known about the officiating issues.
Mourinho also sparked curiosity about a potential Premier League return, teasing a possible comeback to England following his tenure in Turkey, where he hinted at managing a club outside of European competition.
