Outspoken Portuguese coach José Mourinho continues to stir the pot in Turkish football. He has fired shots at Super Lig referees on a regular basis, with the ex-Chelsea boasting a colourful history when it comes to conflict with match officials.
What Happened?
Mourinho took to social media to express his frustration, sharing an image that appears to show Galatasaray defender Davinson Sánchez handling the ball inside the penalty area – with no penalty being awarded. Alongside the image, Mourinho posted:
“In the Handball World Cup that ended last Sunday, my Portugal brilliantly reached the semifinals and I want to congratulate them for such an achievement and the impact they will create on our country’s youth.”
Icardi Fires Back at Mourinho
Ex-Inter and now Galatasaray striker Mauro Icardi, who once played under Mourinho at Inter Milan, wasted no time in hitting back at the Portuguese coach’s dig.
He has dusted off “The Crying One” meme, in reference to Mourinho previously anointing himself as ‘The Special One’, while posting his own picture of a supposed handball by a Fenerbahce player that went unpunished.
Icardi’s response has sparked a lot of discussion among football fans and media outlets.
Mourinho’s mind games are nothing new, and this certainly won’t be the last time he ruffles feathers. But one thing’s for sure—this rivalry between Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray is heating up both on and off the pitch.
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