Mourinho's Nose Pinch Ignites Istanbul Derby Chaos

The Istanbul Derby: When a Nose Pinch Sparked All-Out Chaos

So, the Istanbul derby between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce? Let's just say it was… eventful. Always a fiery match, this Turkish Cup quarter-final took things to a whole new level. Galatasaray snatched a 2-1 win, largely thanks to Victor Osimhen’s two goals. But honestly, the post-match drama completely stole the show. The Jose Mourinho and Okan Buruk incident? It’s still causing ripples.

Mourinho's Nose Pinch and the Aftermath

After Galatasaray's win, a video went viral. It showed Jose Mourinho seemingly pinching Okan Buruk's nose as they were leaving the pitch. Buruk dramatically fell, clutching his face, and then confronted Mourinho. Now, Buruk played it down in his press conference, calling it a "slight scratch." But, come on, the internet exploded! Everyone’s talking about it. And it’s not just any old incident. This comes after Mourinho’s recent four-match ban for alleged racist remarks earlier this year. Remember that eye-poking incident during his Real Madrid days? Yeah, this just adds fuel to the already raging fire.

A Red Card Frenzy and a Post-Match Melee

The match itself was incredibly tense. Things really went south during stoppage time, with a massive three-red-card melee erupting between players and staff from both benches. Fenerbahce's Mert Yandas, and Galatasaray's Kerem Demirbay and Baris Yilmaz all got their marching orders. The post-match confrontation between Mourinho and Buruk just made the already volatile situation even worse. It kinda felt like watching a slow-motion trainwreck. You know how sometimes things just spiral? This was one of those times.

Galatasaray's Not-So-Subtle Response

Galatasaray hasn't exactly been quiet about the whole thing. They posted a picture of Buruk smiling, with a caption that, let's just say, was less than sympathetic to Mourinho. Another post featured a cartoon of Mourinho with the words, "Galatasaray drives you crazy," highlighting the intense rivalry between the two clubs. I mean, shade thrown!

What Happens Next?

The Turkish Football Federation is currently reviewing the incident, and Mourinho is facing potential further disciplinary action. The fallout from this derby is going to continue for a while, I'm sure. It really highlights the passion – and sometimes, the downright craziness – of this rivalry. Osimhen's brilliant performance helped Galatasaray advance to the semi-finals, but this whole Mourinho-Buruk saga is definitely the story everyone's talking about. It's certainly one for the books!