Jose Mourinho made headlines with his dramatic reaction during Fenerbahce’s 3-1 victory over Gaziantep, as he forcefully pulled his assistant coach away from a goal celebration. The Turkish giants secured the win, with Mourinho’s antics once again grabbing attention. Since his surprise summer appointment, the former Manchester United boss has helped Fenerbahce make an impressive start to the season, with the team sitting second in the Turkish Super Lig, just three points behind rivals Galatasaray.
Fenerbahce took the lead early, but Gaziantep quickly equalized. After a go-ahead goal from Rodrigo Becao in the 78th minute, the team erupted in celebration. However, Mourinho had other priorities. In a moment captured on social media, he tugged on assistant coach Zeki Murat Gole’s hood and pulled him away from the celebration, insisting he give instructions to Mert Muldur before his substitution for Dusan Tadic in the 80th minute. Edin Dzeko later sealed the win with a third goal in the 89th minute.
Post-match, Mourinho addressed the media, emphasizing the importance of stability for both clubs and players to progress. “Clubs and players need stability in their coaches and their philosophy. So, let me work in peace, but if not, no problem—I still enjoy it,” he remarked.
