Jose Mourinho faceplants celebration after Fenerbahce last-gasp winner before criticising his own bosses
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Fenerbahce secured a dramatic 3-2 victory against Trabzonspor in a thrilling Turkish league match that ended with a last-gasp winner.
The game seemed destined for a draw after goals from former Manchester United midfielder Fred and Edin Dzeko had levelled the score at 2-2.
However, in the 102nd minute, ex-United player Sofyan Amrabat found the top corner with the final kick of the match, sending the Fenerbahce bench into a frenzy.
The late goal sparked wild celebrations, with manager Jose Mourinho rushing onto the pitch to join his players.
Mourinho, known for his trademark knee slide celebrations, attempted to recreate the iconic move. However, the 61-year-old's execution fell short as he face-planted into the grass.
The comical moment was captured on camera, showing the seasoned manager's failed attempt at the celebratory slide.
Jose Mourinho took a tumble as he tried to join in the celebrations
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Despite the mishap, Mourinho was quickly mobbed by jubilant players and staff.
The scene encapsulated the euphoria of the last-minute victory, with Mourinho's enthusiasm getting the better of him.
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Following the match, Mourinho launched into an eight-minute tirade against Turkish refereeing standards.
In a post-match interview with Bein Sports, he didn't hold back his frustrations.
"The man of the match was Atilla Karaoglan," Mourinho claimed. "The invisible man.
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"The referee on the field is just a child. Atilla Karaoglan is the man of the match."
The Portuguese manager continued his scathing critique, stating, "We don't want to see him in our matches again.
"We don't want him as a VAR either. We don't want him on the field either."
Mourinho's rant highlighted his deep-seated concerns about the 'system' in Turkish football, suggesting a broader issue beyond this single match.
Fenerbahce players mobbed Jose Mourinho after the winner
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In a startling revelation, Mourinho expressed regret over his decision to join Fenerbahce.
"If they told me the whole thing, I would not come to Fenerbahce," he stated, criticising the club's management for withholding information.
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JOSÉ MOURINHO KNEE SLIDES ONTO THE PITCH AS FENERBAHCE WIN THE CLASSIC IN THE 102ND MINUTE!
— IM🇵🇹 (@Iconic_Mourinho) November 3, 2024
Classic!🤣pic.twitter.com/4KDCLrtSOL
The former Chelsea and Manchester United boss claimed he was only told "half of the story" before accepting the position.
He added, "I am angry with the Fenerbahce managers who brought me here, they told me half of this."
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