Jose Mourinho Faces Three-Match Ban After Nose-Grabbing Incident in Heated Istanbul Derby
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Fenerbahce's manager Jose Mourinho has been handed a three-match suspension and a fine following an altercation where he grabbed the nose of Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk during the Istanbul derby. The incident took place after a heated Turkish Cup quarter-final match, which Fenerbahce lost 2-1 at home. The Turkish Football Federation issued the ban, which will see Mourinho miss upcoming games against Trabzonspor, Sivasspor, and Kayserispor.
Key Points
Jose Mourinho was banned for three matches and fined after grabbing the nose of Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk.
The incident occurred at the end of the Turkish Cup quarter-final match between Fenerbahce and Galatasaray.
Fenerbahce lost the match 2-1 at home, leading to a mass scuffle and three red cards being issued.
Mourinho's ban will see him miss games against Trabzonspor, Sivasspor, and Kayserispor.
Fenerbahce are currently second in the Super Lig, six points behind leaders Galatasaray.
