Mourinho’s Controversial Nose Pinch on Galatasaray Coach Sparks Debate After Turkish Cup Defeat

Tensions ran high in the Turkish Cup quarter-finals, as José Mourinho found himself at the center of controversy following Fenerbahçe’s 2-1 defeat to Galatasaray at the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium on Wednesday night.

After the match, the Fenerbahçe boss confronted Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk, bizarrely pinching his nose from behind, causing Buruk to collapse onto the pitch.

The incident has sparked heated discussions, with many questioning Mourinho’s behavior. Was it frustration from the loss, or just classic Mourinho mind games?

Buruk Reacts: "Not a Classy Move"

Speaking in his post-match interview, Buruk criticized Mourinho’s actions but chose not to escalate the situation.

“There was nothing between me and Mourinho. He pinched my nose from behind. There was a slight scratch. Of course, it wasn’t a very nice or elegant thing to do.

"We expect managers to behave more appropriately in such situations. I won’t exaggerate this issue, but it wasn’t a classy move.”

Mourinho’s Frustration Boils Over

Mourinho, known for his fiery personality and psychological tactics, was visibly frustrated after Fenerbahçe crashed out of the Turkish Cup. Victor Osimhen’s two goals sealed Galatasaray’s victory, adding to Mourinho’s woes.

While some fans see the nose pinch as an unnecessary show of bad sportsmanship, others believe Mourinho was simply stirring the pot—something he has been famous for throughout his career.

Is Mourinho Crossing the Line or Just Being Mourinho?

Mourinho has a long history of mind games, heated exchanges, and unexpected antics—from poking Tito Vilanova in the eye during his time at Real Madrid to his infamous "shush" gestures and tunnel confrontations in England.

But is this latest stunt a step too far? Or is it just another classic Mourinho moment, designed to steal the headlines and take the pressure off his team?

What do you think—mind games or bad sportsmanship?