Jose Mourinho’s explosive outburst causes havoc in Turkish Cup: Ex-Manchester United and Real Madrid boss grabs rival coach’s nose – Will he be banned?

Jose Mourinho is no stranger to controversy, and his latest outburst in Turkey has only added to his reputation for explosive moments on the touchline. During a heated Turkish Cup quarter-final between Fenerbahce and Galatasaray, the Portuguese manager found himself at the center of an extraordinary confrontation with his rival coach, Okan Buruk.

The highly anticipated Istanbul derby ended with a 2-1 victory for Galatasaray, knocking Fenerbahce out of the competition. But the final whistle did not signal the end of the drama. In the post-match chaos, Mourinho stormed toward Buruk and bizarrely grabbed his nose, sending the Galatasaray manager tumbling to the ground. The shocking altercation led to an all-out brawl between players and staff, requiring security forces to intervene.

Now, the question remains: will Mourinho face punishment for his actions?

The game itself was a tense affair from the start. Galatasaray took an early lead in the 10th minute through Victor Osimhen, who would go on to score twice in the first half. The home side managed to pull one back in the 27th minute, but just before halftime, Sebastian Szymanski restored Galatasaray’s lead with a clinical finish off an assist from Anderson Talisca.

As the match progressed, emotions ran high, with hard challenges, heated confrontations, and multiple yellow cards setting the tone for an ill-tempered affair. Despite the Yellow Canaries’ desperate attempts to find an equalizer, Galatasaray held on for the win, securing their place in the semi-finals.

Watch: Mourinho’s outrage and the bizarre nose grab

As the final whistle blew, Mourinho’s frustration spilled over. The Portuguese coach, who had already been serving a four-game suspension earlier in the season for comments about referees, took his anger out on Galatasaray boss Okan Buruk unusually and shockingly.

In a surreal moment, Mourinho reached out and pinched Buruk’s nose during a heated exchange on the pitch. The Galatasaray manager fell to the ground clutching his face, momentarily stunned by the bizarre act. Immediately, chaos erupted, with players and staff from both teams rushing in to confront the ex-Premier League boss, and even the Yellow-Reds’ goalkeeper Fernando Muslera storming over to challenge him. Security officials had to step in to separate the two sides, as tempers flared on the field.

What are the possible consequences for Mourinho?

While Mourinho escaped immediate punishment, the incident led to three red cards in stoppage time. Fenerbahce’s Mert Hakan Yandas and Galatasaray’s Kerem Demirbay and Baris Alper Yilmaz were all sent off, even though none of them were on the pitch at the time.

With the Turkish Football Federation now reviewing the footage, Mourinho could face a retrospective ban, adding to his growing list of disciplinary issues since arriving in Turkey.

The experienced boss’ troubles with Turkish soccer authorities have been ongoing this season. He has frequently criticized refereeing decisions and even suggested that he would not have taken the Fenerbahce job had he known the full extent of the sporting challenges in the country.