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    Jose Mourinho confirms he has undergone minor surgery but won’t miss a single Fenerbahce training session

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    JOSE MOURINHO has confirmed he has undergone “minor surgery” but will not miss a single training session.It had been reported the 61-year-old had to undergo surgery outside of Turkey due to a health problem.Jose Mourinho has confirmed he has undergone minor surgeryHowever, he insisted he will not be missing a training session with FenerbahceCredit: GettyHowever, the Fenerbahce boss has insisted the procedure is nothing to worry about.The Portuguese tactician took to his Instagram page to post an update on his health.In a short video message, he said: “Merry Christmas. And thank you so much for so many messages.”He added a caption to the post saying: “Wishing everyone a happy holiday season. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”May this time be full of love and happiness for you and your families.”For those of you who have shown concern, I can confirm reports of my surgery have been greatly exaggerated, it’s just a quick and minor procedure. “I will resume training on the first day back from the holidays, as always. “I’ve never missed a session in 25 years, and I don’t intend to start now. JM.”Most read in FootballHe was in the dugout for Fenerbahce’s 1-1 draw with Eyupspor in the league on Friday.The Turkish giants are now not back in action until January 5, when they host Hatayspor.Fans call for Jose Mourinho to stick to his word with Millwall hunting for new manager Mourinho’s side currently sit eight points behind league leaders Galatasaray, who remain unbeaten this season.He has previously managed Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, Manchester United, Tottenham and Roma before arriving in Turkey. More

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      ‘Time to see if he was serious’ – Fans call for Jose Mourinho to stick to his word with Millwall hunting for new manager

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      MILLWALL fans are calling on Jose Mourinho to keep his word after he jokingly suggested he would be keen to take over at the Den.The Lions are looking for a new manager after Neil Harris quit for the second time, after doing the same thing back in 2019.Jose Mourinho recently named Millwall as a surprise club he’d consider managingCredit: GettyMillwall fans haven’t forgotten Mourinho’s statement and are calling for him to keep his wordCredit: GettyHarris will roll credits on his second stint, which lasted 10 months, after Saturday’s clash at Middlesbrough, which means he will also be in charge of Millwall on Wednesday against Sheffield United.Mourinho suggested in October that he would love a return to English football after stints with Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham.And the Special One named Millwall as a surprise club he would consider as they are are close to his London home.The Fenerbahce boss said when asked if he’d manage teams fighting relegation: “Millwall. Millwall. I just cross the bridge from my house! Millwall.”Read More on FootballMillwall fans haven’t forgotten the ex-Real Madrid manager’s statement and took to social media urging him to take up this opportunity and follow through with what he said.One fan tweeted: “Jose we await your arrival.”Another commented: “Guess it’s time to see if Mourinho was serious after all.”A third wrote: “Mourinho called it on. He’ll have to step up now or look silly.”Most read in FootballThis fan said: “Jose Mourinho, a man can dream.”And that one stated: “Jose Mourinho is taking over from Neil Harris at Millwall… You heard it here first.”Jose Mourinho wildly drags his own Fenerbahce assistant by his hood and shoves him away during bizarre goal celebrationHowever, Mourinho admitted that his statement was just in good humour as he confirmed he is not interested in taking over clubs that are fighting relegation.Millwall are currently 11th in the Championship table and quite safe from the drop, but did risk relegation last season.Mourinho added: “I’m never going to a team fighting relegation. It’s too hard.“It’s more difficult than playing for titles. It has to be very hard emotionally because it’s something that changes lives.“I think it’s brave guys that do it. I had three clubs in England, four different periods and I love it.“My family lives in London. London is home so one day I have to be back unless no one wants me.“But don’t get me wrong, for the next two years no one will take me from Fenerbahce.” More

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      I won fair and clean, says Jose Mourinho unprompted as he hits back after Pep Guardiola title dig

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      JOSE MOURINHO brutally hit back at Pep Guardiola after the Manchester City boss reminded fans he has won more titles than him.During the champions’ 2-0 defeat to Liverpool on Sunday, Guardiola lifted six fingers as the Anfield crowd chanted “you’re getting sacked in the morning” amid their seven-match winless run.Pep Guardiola reminded fans of the six Premier Leagues he has wonCredit: GettyFans dubbed it a Jose Mourinho-esque moveCredit: Times Newspapers LtdThe City boss made the gesture to represent the six Premier League crowns he has won.Fans dubbed it a Mourinho-esque move after he often lifted three fingers while at Manchester United in reference to the three titles he previously lifted with Chelsea. On being compared to the Special One, Guardiola said: “But he won three and I won six.”But we are together, it is the same in that situation.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIn typical Mourinho fashion, the Fenerbahce boss incredibly found a way to fire back at Guardiola unprompted.When talking about getting used to the football culture in Turkey, he said: “When others provoke the fans against the referee, nothing happens, you know that. “I don’t want to lose my nature. I live in your country, I have to respect, learn and adapt. I just want to adapt to the things I participate in. “I want to win, but I want to win cleanly, fairly. Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”If I can’t win cleanly, I prefer to lose. “Guardiola said something to me yesterday. He won six trophies, I won three.Pep Guardiola does a Jose Mourinho with gesture to Liverpool crowd as fans convinced Man City boss has ‘lost his mind'”But I won fair and clean. “If I lost, I want to congratulate my opponent for being better than me. “I don’t want to win by dealing with 150 cases.”Mourinho was referencing City’s alleged 115 breaches of the Prem’s financial rules.They have been accused of breaking the rules dating nine years from 2009.Guardiola joined City in 2016 and they won two titles under the Spaniard during that period.It is not the first time Mourinho has mentioned City’s possible breaches, saying: “As you know, we [Man Utd] won the Europa League and finished second in the Premier League.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I think we still have a chance to win that league, because maybe they punish Man City with points and maybe we win that league.”Then they have to pay me the bonus and give me the medal.”What will happen to Man City?MAN CITY began the season as favourites to win the Premier League title yet again – but there is one elephant in the room that threatens to put the skids under the Etihad giants.Sunsport’s MARTIN LIPTON discusses what the next few months could hold with Head of Sport SHAUN CUSTIS….Custis: So the big question – will there be a resolution this season?Lipton: Yes…. probably! It will take at least a month to go through the evidence. So I suspect around March, April time, we will get a result. But that’s where it starts to get tricky.Custis: Why is that?Lipton: If the result is in City’s favour, that’s the end of the matter. They will be cleared. They will have no punishment to face.But if City are found guilty, these will be the heaviest penalties ever imposed by the Premier League.I suspect if they are found guilty, they will be expelled from the league or given a massive points deduction and a huge fine so that they’re not in the Premier League next season.Check out the full discussion on Man City’s future. More

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      Jose Mourinho wildly drags his own Fenerbahce assistant by his hood and shoves him away during bizarre goal celebration

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      JOSE MOURINHO aggressively dragged his assistant manager away from Fenerbahce’s wild goal celebrations in their clash with Gaziantep.The Super Lig giants ran out 3-1 winners thanks to late goals from Rodrigo Becao and Edin Dzeko.Rodrigo Becao’s late strike sparked wild scenes among Fenerbache players and coaching staffCredit: GETTYManager Jose Mourinho had to drag his assistant coach out of the pile of celebrating playersCredit: X@SARACOGLOUSPORTS’The Special One’ yanked Zeki Murat Gol by his hood to lead him away from the celebrationsCredit: X@SARACOGLOUSPORTSMourinho wanted his assistant to give instructions to substitute Mert MulderCredit: X@SARACOGLOUSPORTSMourinho’s troops were on course to drop points before Becao edged them in front with just 12 minutes to go.Becao’s strike sparked wild scenes with players, substitutes and coaches bundling together in a massive touchline huddle.Mourinho, however, wasn’t having any of it and immediately went into preservation mode.The Special One wanted to make a defensive substitution in order for his side to secure the three points.READ MORE ON MOURINHOThe former Chelsea, Manchester United and Real Madrid gaffer wanted to bring Mert Mulder on to shore things up.Mourinho wanted assistant Zeki Murat Gole to give the defender his instructions but he was among the bodies celebrating Becao’s goal.And that prompted Mourinho to drag the coach back to the dugout by his hoody.Mourinho’s antics spread like wildfire on social media, with one footie fan commenting: “‘Come here, do your job, damn you.'”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnother said: “The biggest madman among us.”And another said: “Our coach is very different, I swear.”Jose Mourinho explodes at referee in vintage rant as he accuses him of ‘drinking Turkish tea’ during matchOne remarked: “Look at what he did to the man.”Another chimed in: “Look at Jose Mourinho. “He pulled Zeki Murat Göle from his hat and said, ‘Explain the tactics to Mert Mulder.'”Victory over Gaziantep saw Fenerbahce hold on to second spot in the Super Lig table and close the gap between themselves and table-toppers Galatasaray to three points.Mourinho’s men will be back in action on Saturday evening, travelling across Istanbul to take on local rivals Besiktas. More

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      Jose Mourinho ‘calls Cristiano Ronaldo to convince star to join Fenerbahce in sensational transfer development’

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      JOSE MOURINHO is reportedly attempting to persuade Cristiano Ronaldo to join Fenerbahce at the end of the season.Ronaldo’s current deal with Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr expires in June.Jose Mourinho wants to reunite with Cristiano Ronaldo at FenerbahceCredit: ReutersMourinho has made the forward his priority targetCredit: GettyRonaldo’s contract expires in JuneCredit: GettyAs things stand he is yet to agree terms for a new contract.And he could be given food for thought regarding his next club, with Turkish giants Fenerbahce known to be interested.According to reports in Turkey, Fenerbahce boss Mourinho has already contacted the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.He allegedly asked: “Are you happy there? There is talk that you want to leave. Read More in Football”If you leave, would you like to come to Fenerbahce?”Director of football Mario Branco has allegedly opened talks with Ronaldo and his agent, Jorge Mendes.It currently seems unlikely the move will happen, but Fenerbahce supporters remain hopeful.Ronaldo first joined Al-Nassr in January 2023 after terminating his Manchester United contract.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe 39-year-old has since scored 68 goals and provided 18 assists in 79 appearances.Earlier this month, he was tipped to join Al-Nassr’s Saudi Pro League rivals Al-Hilal.’Cristiano Ronaldo got quicker, stronger and learned after being humiliated by AC Milan and that game changed his career’ says Paul Scholes Jorge Jesus reportedly wants to sign him to replace Neymar, who has been struggling with a series of injury setbacks.The Brazilian is understood to be at risk of having his £130million contract ripped up. More

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      Jose Mourinho ‘identifies shock Premier League manager’s job he is ready to take straight away’

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      JOSE MOURINHO has taken talk of a Prem return to a new level.The Fenerbahce chief blasted Turkish football last week and is reportedly targeting one high-spending English club in particular.Jose Mourinho is eyeing an English top-flight returnCredit: AFPMourinho fancies making waves in the Premier League once more after landing in hot water in Turkey.The ex-Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham chief has been banned for one match as well as fined after scorching comments about officials and fighting “the system”.The Portuguese 61-year-old suggested the Turkish League “smells bad”.He also questioned why international fans would watch it when there are exciting alternatives such as the Prem.READ MORE TOP STORIESNow The Guardian reckon the two-time Champions League winner is paying extra attention to one Prem team.It’s reckoned the former Real Madrid and Inter Milan manager has been eyeing the situation at Newcastle.St James’ Park chief Eddie Howe is under pressure as the club’s Saudi owners are itching to qualify for the Champions League football.Howe has eased the short-term strain on his position with victories over Chelsea and Arsenal.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSBut ahead of Sunday’s trip to third-placed Nottingham Forest, Newcastle still sit just 11th.It’s understood Mourinho met Newcastle chairman Yasir al-Rumayyan socially at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in March.Jose Mourinho jokes that he could become Millwall manager as he says ‘it’s just across the bridge from my house’And The Guardian say the three-time Prem winner has “maintained the connection” since then.Mourinho’s recent outbursts included a frank admission he was keen to boss again in the Prem – albeit at a STRUGGLING team.He said: “So you find a club in England from the bottom of the table (that) needs a coach in two years, I’m ready to go.”Ironically, Mourinho appears to have grown ever more outspoken since picking up a red card against old club United last month.He was banished for his touchline antics in a 1-1 Europa Conference League draw at Fenerbahce.Now it appears he’s eager for a chance at another United in England – with the Magpies potentially becoming his first swoop on the North East. More

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      Jose Mourinho goads feared Trabzonspor fans in ‘wildest celebration since Camp Nou’ as explosion heard in background

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      JOSE MOURINHO goaded Trabzonspor fans after his Fenerbahce side netted a dramatic late winner away from home.The Portuguese boss could not contain his emotions when Manchester United flop Sofyan Amrabat made it 3-2 to the visitors in the TWELFTH minute of added time.Jose Mourinho goaded Trabzonspor fans after Fenerbahce’s late winCredit: GettyThe visitors netted a winner in the 12th minute of added timeCredit: GettyMourinho was still celebrating as he left the fieldFener went ahead in the Turkish Sup Lig match through Fred before Simon Banza’s controversial two penalties put Trabzonspor 2-1 up.Edin Dzeko then levelled things in the 75th minute.But Amrabat’s dramatic late winner caused wild celebrations among Fenerbahce players and fans.Yet nobody toasted the occasion with more passion than Mourinho.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe gaffer ran onto the pitch before sliding to his knees as players piled on top of him.Mourinho waved both arms in the air as he walked off the pitch.And as he approached the tunnel, the Special One passionately jumped and punched the air while being escorted by Fenerbahce stars.At the same time, a loud explosion could be heard going off, which sounded like a firework.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnd Mourinho was quickly ushered into the tunnel to escape any forthcoming wrath from Trabzonspor fans.The home supporters have a history of trouble, having attacked Fener players in last season’s match.Watch moment Jose Mourinho wiped out in training exercise and collapses to floor as stars help him off pitchSome fans compared Mourinho’s celebrations to the ones he did against Barcelona in 2010Credit: AP:Associated PressMourinho held nothing back at the Nou Camp as Inter Milan won on their way to Champions League gloryCredit: AP:Associated PressTrabzonspor lost that game 3-2 as well, and their fans charged the field before fighting Fenerbahce stars including Michy Batshuayi and Bright Osayi-Samuel.Mourinho was not manager at the time, having only moved to Istanbul in July.Yet last night’s passionate celebration was heralded by many as his most intense since Inter Milan beat Barcelona on their way to winning the Champions League in 2010.One fan said: “The last time Mourinho went crazy like this was at the Nou Camp.”Another declared: “The guy is crazy.”One noted: “He’s made the Turkish league relevant.”Another added: “Did he just win the Champions League.”After the game, Mourinho blasted referee standards in Turkey after VAR controversially gave Trabzonspor two penalties.Fener also felt they were denied a penalty late on after a handball from the hosts.He said in the tunnel afterwards: “I blame the Fenerbahce people that brought me here. They told me only half of the truth.”They didn’t tell me the whole truth because if they told me the whole truth, I wouldn’t come.Mourinho’s press conference rant in full“I will watch the matches until I can because nobody wants to watch the Turkish league.“Who wants to watch this Turkish league abroad? They have the Premier League, the French league, the German league, the Portuguese league, the Dutch league.“Why should they see this? When the president met me, the director, even before that I met other important and respectful clubs in Turkey.“I couldn’t believe that this was the dimension. It’s too grey, it’s too dark, smells bad.“We were in good control, winning 1-0 when Atilla (Karaoglan, VAR ref), woke up because in the first half he was probably having Turkish tea.“Not to say an alcoholic drink so probably was Turkish tea. There was a clear red card on Bright (Oyasi-Samuel). If it is a Fenerbahce player he would wake up, even the ref on the pitch wouldn’t be afraid to give the card.“Referees are afraid to give decisions to us. For me the biggest scandal is a penalty in our favour.“As I was saying before, I don’t think abroad many people watch the Turkish league. I think in London only my son watches the Turkish league, nobody else.“I’m going to post on my Instagram. I don’t have many but I think more than five million will watch more of that penalty.“So they will know what the Turkish league is. (On a scale of 1-10 what grade would I give myself?) Zero.””But, with half of the truth and my boys, we fight opponents and the system.”The man of the match was (VAR ref) Atilla Karaoglan.”We didn’t see him but he was the referee. The referee was just a little boy that was there on the pitch, but the referee was Atilla Karaoglan.”He goes from the invisible man to the most important man in the match.”I think I am speaking on behalf of every Fenerbahce fan – we don’t want him again.”We don’t want him as a VAR. We don’t want him on the pitch but, on the VAR, even less.”Aftewards, Mourinho went on another rant at his press conference.He added: “Who wants to watch this Turkish league abroad? I couldn’t believe that this was the dimension (the standard of refereeing). It’s too grey, it’s too dark, smells bad.“We were in good control, winning 1-0 when Atilla (Karaoglan, VAR ref), woke up because in the first half he was probably having Turkish tea.“Not to say an alcoholic drink so probably was Turkish tea. “I don’t think abroad many people watch the Turkish league. I think in London only my son watches the Turkish league, nobody else.READ MORE SUN STORIES“I’m going to post on my Instagram. I don’t have many but I think more than five million will watch more of that penalty.“So they will know what the Turkish league is.” More

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      Jose Mourinho explodes at referee in vintage rant as he accuses him of ‘drinking Turkish tea’ during match

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      JOSE MOURINHO exploded in a vintage rant as he accused a referee of “drinking Turkish tea” during a match.The Special One let rip after watching his Fenerbahce side clinch a dramatic 3-2 win at rivals Trabzonspor on Sunday.Jose Mourinho went on an epic rant accusing a referee of ‘drinking Turkish tea’The Special One celebrated wildly as Fenerbahce beat Trabzonspor with a 102nd minute winnerCredit: GettyMourinho pointed out several incidents, including a handball by TrabzonsporMourinho’s men were 1-0 up when their opponents were given two controversial penalties following VAR checks.The ex-Chelsea boss was then left incensed when a foul on Bright Oyasi-Samuels went unpunished.And after Fenerbahce levelled things up, Mourinho went ballistic when VAR failed to give his side a penalty following a clear handball by a Trabzonspor player in the box.The former Man Utd and Tottenham chief had the last laugh though, with Fener netting an incredible winner in the TWELFTH minute of added time.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMourinho risked the wrath of home fans by celebrating wildly on the pitch.But afterwards, he blasted the standard of refereeing in Turkey’s Super Lig.In a lengthy rant, Mourinho claimed too few people around Europe watched Turkish football regularly to see the level was not high enough.And he also hit out at VAR ref Atilla Karaoglan, who he accused of NAPPING during the first half due to “drinking Turkish tea” before waking up to hand Trabzonspor their two penalties.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSMourinho said at his press conference: “Who wants to watch this Turkish league abroad? I couldn’t believe that this was the dimension (of refereeing standards). It’s too grey, it’s too dark, smells bad.“We were in good control, winning 1-0 when Atilla (Karaoglan, VAR ref), woke up because in the first half he was probably having Turkish tea.Watch moment Jose Mourinho wiped out in training exercise and collapses to floor as stars help him off pitch“Not to say an alcoholic drink so probably was Turkish tea. “I don’t think abroad many people watch the Turkish league. I think in London only my son watches the Turkish league, nobody else.“I’m going to post on my Instagram. I don’t have many but I think more than five million will watch more of that penalty.“So they will know what the Turkish league is.”Mourinho followed through with his threat to post the handball incident on Instagram and incredibly it’s seen 650,000 people ‘like’ the post.Fans certainly found Mourinho’s latest comments interesting.One said: “Mourinho doesn’t talk in vain, what’s going on in the Turkish league?”Another declared: “Let the whole world see this injustice.”Mourinho’s press conference rant in full“I will watch the matches until I can because nobody wants to watch the Turkish league.“Who wants to watch this Turkish league abroad? They have the Premier League, the French league, the German league, the Portuguese league, the Dutch league.“Why should they see this? When the president met me, the director, even before that I met other important and respectful clubs in Turkey.“I couldn’t believe that this was the dimension. It’s too grey, it’s too dark, smells bad.“We were in good control, winning 1-0 when Atilla (Karaoglan, VAR ref), woke up because in the first half he was probably having Turkish tea.“Not to say an alcoholic drink so probably was Turkish tea. There was a clear red card on Bright (Oyasi-Samuel). If it is a Fenerbahce player he would wake up, even the ref on the pitch wouldn’t be afraid to give the card.“Referees are afraid to give decisions to us. For me the biggest scandal is a penalty in our favour.“As I was saying before, I don’t think abroad many people watch the Turkish league. I think in London only my son watches the Turkish league, nobody else.“I’m going to post on my Instagram. I don’t have many but I think more than five million will watch more of that penalty.“So they will know what the Turkish league is. (On a scale of 1-10 what grade would I give myself?) Zero.”One noted: “One thing I like about Jose is he says the truth.”Another added: “Everybody knows he is right. He will fight to the end.”Before his press conference, Mourinho went on a rant in the tunnel immediately after full time.He said on live TV: “I blame the Fenerbahce people that brought me here. They told me only half of the truth.”They didn’t tell me the whole truth because if they told me the whole truth, I wouldn’t come.”But, with half of the truth and my boys, we fight opponents and the system.”The man of the match was Atilla Karaoglan. We didn’t see him but he was the referee. The referee was just a little boy that was there on the pitch, but the referee was Atilla Karaoglan.”He goes from the invisible man to the most important man in the match.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I think I am speaking on behalf of every Fenerbahce fan – we don’t want him again.”We don’t want him as a VAR. We don’t want him on the pitch but, on the VAR, even less.” More

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      Jose Mourinho hilariously fails with knee-slide celebration after ex-Man Utd flop scores 102nd-minute Fenerbahce winner

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      JOSE MOURINHO’S hilarious knee-slide celebration went down like a lead balloon.But Fenerbahce fans won’t care one bit after former Manchester United loanee Sofyan Amrabat smacked in a winner in the 102nd minute.Jose Mourinho went to knee slide in celebration of a late Fenerbahce winnerBut the Special One completely fluffed itThe Portuguese boss face planted the turf before delivering a blockbuster interviewWith tensions on a knife-edge at 2-2, Amrabat found himself in prime position after a perfect run inside the box, to fire into the top corner from 12 yards.And his goal, which smacked down off the bar and in, was met with utter euphoria from fans, players and most of all the away bench.But it was Mourinho, of course, who stole the headlines as it ended 3-2.The Special One ran onto the pitch to perform his signature knee slide.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThis time, however, unlike during his days at Porto and Real Madrid, the 61-year-old couldn’t execute it.Instead, the legendary manager ate grass as he face planted into the turf before being mobbed by players and staff.And Amrabat wasn’t the only former United player to get his name on the scoresheet, after Fred opened the scoring in the 42nd minute.The match, where former Man City star Edin Dzeko also bagged, was not without controversy as the referee was scrutinised for a number of decisions he made during the match.Most read in FootballSofyan Amrabat won it for Fenerbahce at the deathCredit: GettyFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSMourinho then returned to his best to deliver another blockbuster interview – his second in as many weeks, after he was sent-off during United’s 1-1 visit to Turkey in the Europa League.He said: “The man of the match was Atilla Karaoglan. The invisible man. The referee on the field is just a child. Tottenham snubbed Ollie Watkins transfer as Jose Mourinho refused to pay price tag and signed flop striker instead “We don’t want to see him in our matches again. We don’t want him as a VAR either. We don’t want him on the field either. Before I came here, I was told a lot of things and I didn’t believe it. It was even worse.”We faced a good team and they fought well, but we are playing against the system.”It marked Fenerbahce’s second consecutive win in the Turkish Super Lig as they now sit five points behind rivals Galatasaray.And on an evening of former Old Trafford excellence, their former side recorded their worst-ever start to a Premier League campaign after being held to a stale 0-0 draw with Chelsea in M16. More