JOSE MOURINHO gave a sarcastic interview after being sent off during Fenerbahce’s 1-1 draw with Manchester United last night.
The Portuguese manager, 61, threw a touchline tantrum when his side were denied a penalty.
Fenerbahce’s former QPR star Bright Osayi-Samuel went down in the box under a challenge from Manuel Ugarte.
But neither referee Clement Turpin nor the VAR officials deemed it a spot kick.
Mourinho was subsequently forced to watch the rest of the game from the stands after receiving a red card for a trademark touchline meltdown.
After the game, the former Man Utd boss was asked about the penalty incident.
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He shook his head as he told TNT Sports: “I don’t want to speak about it.”
It was then put to Mourinho that he’d been to see the officials, before he added, dripping in sarcasm: “He (Turpin) told me something incredible.
“He told that, at the same time, he could see the action in the box and my behaviour on the touchline.
“I congratulate him because he’s absolutely incredible. His peripheral vision during the game, 100 miles per hour, he had one eye on the penalty situation, and he had one eye on the bench and on my behaviour.
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“So that’s the explanation he gave me. That’s why he’s one of the best referees in the world.”
Mourinho’s interview prompted plenty of discussion online.
One fan wrote on X: “Football heritage.”
While a second posted: “Man never changes.”
A third added: “Another “if I speak I’m in trouble” moment. Classic Jose.”
Still upset over the decision not going his way, Mourinho also bizarrely issued a come-and-get-me plea to teams at the BOTTOM of the Premier League.
He said: “Best thing I can do is to go to a team who does not play in Uefa competition.
“So a club at the bottom in England who needs a coach in two years, I am ready to go.
“I don’t want to speak any more about it.”
Man Utd ratings vs Fenerbahce: Onana saves the day for Red Devils as Lindelof has a stinker
MANCHESTER UNITED were held to a 1-1 draw by Fenerbahce on a disappointing night in Turkey.
Christian Eriksen broke the deadlock for Erik ten Hag’s side in the first half before En-Nesyri levelled soon after the break.
Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho was sent to the stands in the second half after a touchline tantrum.
But the Red Devils could find a much-needed winner for Erik ten Hag.
SunSport’s Emillia Hawkins rates the performances…
Andre Onana – 7
Made an outstanding double save in the 37th minute to keep two attempts from Youssef En-Nesyri out.
His defenders could’ve done much better to prevent Fenerbahce’s goal.
Diogo Dalot – 5
Failed to track back at times and had his blushes saved in the first half by Ugarte, who made a crucial tackle on Dusan Tadic to prevent a goal.
Matthijs de Ligt – 6
Made some good blocks during the first half to keep Fenerbahce at bay.
Missed a few chances from set-pieces after the break.
Victor Lindelof – 4
Failed to follow En-Nesyri for Fenerbahce’s opening goal and made no attempt to win the ball.
Hauled off in the 54th minute.
Lisandro Martinez – 5
Like Lindelof, he did not apply any pressure to En-Nesyri for the hosts’ first goal. Poor communication from both.
Christian Eriksen – 7
Broke the deadlock for United with a great strike into the top-left corner from the edge of the box.
Manuel Ugarte – 6
Won the ball in the build-up to the first goal and saved Man Utd from conceding with a fantastic last-ditch tackle in front of goal in the 22nd minute.
Was lucky to avoid giving away a penalty after the break.
Noussair Mazraoui – 6
Didn’t look too out of place starting in the No10 position. Played a role in the build-up to the goal, passing the ball to Zirkzee who got the assist.
Eventually moved into left-back, allowing Martinez to move central.
Marcus Rashford – 5
Played out of preferred position and started on the right as opposed to the left.
Didn’t make too much of an impact on the game.
Alejandro Garnacho – 6
Played a key role in the build-up to Erikson’s goal by making a direct run into the box.
Challenged Dominik Livakovic a few times and looked lively.
Joshua Zirkzee – 5
A poor overall performance from the striker despite providing the assist for Eriksen’s opener.
Failed to make much of an impact and was hauled off in the 54th minute.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
