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Mourinho Faces Ban After Heated Clash with Buruk

4/5/2025

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Fenerbahce's manager, Jose Mourinho, faces a three-match ban and a £6,000 fine after a heated confrontation with Galatasaray's coach, Okan Buruk, where he grabbed Buruk's nose following a 2-1 defeat in the Turkish Cup. Fenerbahce stands by Mourinho, asserting that Buruk's actions provoked the altercation.

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Fenerbahce's manager, Jose Mourinho, faces a three-match ban and a £6,000 fine after a heated confrontation with Galatasaray's coach, Okan Buruk, where he grabbed Buruk's nose following a 2-1 defeat in the Turkish Cup. Fenerbahce stands by Mourinho, asserting that Buruk's actions provoked the altercation.