By Gwurld4026 
Jose Mourinho Receives Three-Match Ban for Incident
Fenerbahçe manager José Mourinho has been handed a three-match suspension and fined approximately £6,000 by the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) following an altercation during the Turkish Cup quarter-final against Galatasaray. The incident occurred on April 2, 2025, after Fenerbahçe’s 2-1 home defeat, when Mourinho grabbed the nose of Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk, causing Buruk to fall to the ground.
This suspension bars Mourinho from entering the dressing room and the bench for Fenerbahçe’s next three official matches against Trabzonspor, Sivasspor, and Kayserispor. The TFF’s decision has sparked controversy, with critics arguing that the punishment is lenient given that regulations typically prescribe a ban of five to ten matches for such offenses. Allegations of favoritism towards Fenerbahçe have emerged, as it is the only club supporting the current TFF administration.
In response to the incident, Fenerbahçe defended Mourinho, accusing Buruk of provocation and exaggerating his reaction. This event adds to Mourinho’s history of touchline controversies, including a 2011 incident where he poked then-Barcelona assistant Tito Vilanova in the eye during an El Clásico match.
The suspension and the circumstances surrounding it have intensified scrutiny of Mourinho’s conduct and the TFF’s disciplinary measures. Fenerbahçe supporters and Turkish football fans alike are closely monitoring the situation as the team prepares for its upcoming fixtures without their head coach on the sidelines.