JOSE MOURINHO was SENT OFF in Fenerbahce’s Europa League clash against his old club Manchester United.
The Portuguese manager was dismissed by the referee for throwing one of his infamous tantrums on the touchline after calling for a penalty.
Mourinho, 61, moved up some steps and under a metal barrier to watch the rest of the game from the stands.
His anger stayed for the rest of the game and after it, with TNT Sports host Jules Breach revealing he launched a foul-mouthed tirade in the tunnel ‘that she couldn’t repeat’.
The Fenerbahce manager was raging after Manuel Ugarte appeared to bring down Bright Osayi-Samuel in the box.
However, he lost his temper when neither the referee nor VAR gave the penalty.
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Fans reacted on social media with little surprise about Mourinho’s dismissal.
One posted: “Well that was coming.”
A second wrote: “That was the most enviable thing to happen.”
A third commented: “This is football heritage.”
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A fourth said: “Everything changes in football. But not Jose Mourinho.”
Another added: “Jose Mourinho is pure box office.”
Furious Jose Mourinho’s CUTTING dig at referee Clement Turpin after red card vs Man Utd
JOSE MOURINHO launched a sarcastic blast at ref Clement Turpin after he was red-carded in his clash with former club Manchester United.
The Fenerbahce boss saw his side fight back to earn a point as United tossed away the lead for a third successive drawn Europa League match.
Mourinho was sent to the stands after raging against Turpin’s failure to award a penalty against Manuel Ugarte for a challenge on Bright Osayi-Samuel.
And Mourinho scowled: “The referee told me something incredible. He said at the same time he could see the action in the box and my behaviour on the touchline.
“I congratulate him because he is absolutely incredible. During the game, 100 miles per hour, he had one eye on the penalty situation and one eye on my behaviour on the bench. That’s the explanation he gave me.
“That is why he is one of the best referees in the world!”
After the game, the Portuguese boss gave a very tongue-in-cheek explanation for his anger.
He told TNT Sports: “He [the referee] told me something incredible, he said at the same time he could see the action in the box and my behaviour on the touchline.
“Congratulations because this is incredible, his peripheral vision during the game.”
Man United took the lead in the match through Christian Eriksen after a neat move in the 15th minute.
However, Mourinho’s side equalised early in the second half through former Sevilla star Youssef En-Nesyri.
The Red Devils were saved from conceding an earlier goal as Andre Onana was called into action to pull off a stunning double save.
The Cameroonian’s heroics also brought about a brilliant reaction from Mourinho on the touchline.
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.
The match would finish 1-1 in Turkey as the Red Devils slumped to 21st in the Europa League table.
It also meant they haven’t tasted a European win for TWELVE MONTHS.
Before the game, current Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag left fans shocked by his team selection.
The Dutchman named summer signing Noussair Mazraoui in the starting eleven but not in his usual position.
Mourinho remains the most successful Man United boss in the post-Ferguson era.
Across his time at Old Trafford, the former Chelsea boss won the Europa League and Carabao Cup.
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He also guided the Red Devils to a second-place finish in the league in his final full season in charge.
He was sacked from the job in 2018 and has gone on to manage Tottenham Hotspur, Roma and now Fenerbahce.
Jose Mourinho explains reason behind his Man Utd exit
By NEIL CUSTIS
JOSE MOURINHO says a lack of trust from the top denied him more success at Manchester United.
Mourinho spent two-and-a-half years in the Old Trafford hotseat, winning two trophies, reaching an FA Cup final and finishing second in the Premier League.
But he was sacked in December 2018 and believes he was not backed properly in the transfer market by then executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward.
Mourinho said: “What Erik ten Hag has in his time at United I didn’t.
“I didn’t have that level of support or trust.
“So I left sad, because I felt I was in the beginning of the process. I felt if they trusted me and believed in my experience, things could be different.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
