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    Man Utd fans baffled by Fred’s reaction to team-mate having object thrown at him in fiery Fenerbahce clash

    MANCHESTER UNITED fans were left gobsmacked by Fred’s reaction to his Fenerbahce team-mate having an object thrown at him.Anderson Talisca was pelted by a bottle in the first half of Fenerbahce’s trip to Alanyaspor after doubling the Super Lig side’s lead.Fenerbahce star Anderson Talisca wa shit by a water bottle during their trip to AlanyasporCredit: GettyEx-Manchester United midfielder Fred appeared to goad the louts who threw objects seconds after the incidentCredit: GETTYThe bottle leaked upon hitting the back of the Brazilian’s neck.Talisca, who joined the club during the January transfer window, immediately went down after being struck by the missile.And Fred, bizarrely, goaded the riled-up Alanyaspor fans by waving his arms up and down before beating his chest.Footage of his weird reaction to his countryman being struck down spread like wildfire on social media and quickly came to the attention of Red Devils fans.READ MORE SPORTS NEWSOne wrote on X: “Look at how Fred reacts.”Another said: “Just a chill guy. Cheering the fans.”And another said: “Would never see pastor fred go down like that.”One remarked: “Why is he laughing?”Most read in SportJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSAnother chimed in: “That’s a violation.”Fred left Manchester United for Fenerbahce in the summer of 2023 after a five-year stay at Old Trafford.Man Utd player ratings vs LeicesterHe made 213 appearances for the club, scoring 14 goals and racking up 18 assists.The midfielder currently has seven goals and 12 assists in 64 Fenerbahce appearances to his name.He’s has yet to win any silverware with the Turkish giants, who are managed by his former United gaffer Jose Mourinho. More

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    Moment Jose Mourinho stops team bus to let on excited Fenerbahce fan… then invites him to squad lunch

    JOSE MOURINHO gave a lucky Fenerbahce fan the experience of a lifetime as he allowed him to the team bus before inviting him over for lunch.Mourinho, 62, made a surprise move to Turkey to join Fener in June and was tasked with winning the club’s first title since 2014.Jose Mourinho gave a Fenerbahce fan the experience of a lifetimeCredit: youtubeMourinho invited a Fenerbahce fan into the team busCredit: youtubeMourinho allowed the fan to take selfies with his favourite Fenerbahce playersCredit: youtubeThe Fenerbahce fan had the time of his life thanks to MourinhoCredit: youtubeMourinho then invited the Fenerbahce fan over for lunchCredit: youtubeThe Istanbul outfit is currently second in the Super Lig table behind rivals Galatasaray but the Special One is already becoming a very popular figure among the club’s faithful.And the ex-Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham boss proved it before the league match at Alanyaspor in a club video.The team bus was met by a raft of fans, one of which ran in front of the vehicle with his fist raised in the air.Mourinho was moved by the young supporter’s passion and invited him into the bus.Read Moe on FootballThe Portuguese tactician asked him to sing his favourite Fenerbahce song before giving him permission to approach the players for a selfie.That is where he met his favourite star Sebastian Szymanski, as well as other notable figures like Edin Dzeko, Sofyan Amrabat and Caglar Soyuncu.He was then seen walking into catering with Mourinho who let him know he could have anything he wanted.That was when he took his seat and broke bread with the rest of the team with a big smile on his face.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSMourinho is well known for his explosive outbursts and strict personality.However, the ex-Real Madrid manager’s soft side, especially towards the fans, has been widely reported throughout the years.Jose Mourinho launches new side hustle alongside Fenerbahce job as John Terry vows to be first customer The former Inter Milan boss did the same during his time at Roma in 2023 when he allowed local kids into the training ground to watch a live session. More

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    Watch Jose Mourinho slap Fenerbahce translator after comical ‘toilet’ mistake during press conference

    JOSE MOURINHO jokingly slapped his Fenerbahce translator after a comical mistake in his press conference.Mourinho, who took over at Fenerbahce this summer, almost had the press room in shock when his translator confused the work “twilight” with “toilet”.Jose Mourinho’s translator hilariously thought he had said ‘toilet zone’ in his press conferenceCredit: XMourinho corrected him to ‘twilight zone’ and gave him a cheeky slapCredit: xThe hilarious moment had the press room in stitchesCredit: xThe Special One was talking to the media after Fenerbahce’s 3-2 comeback win over Caykur Rizespor on Sunday when things took a turn.Discussing how he can find a balance between the “paradise” and “hell” of being a football manager, Mourinho claimed that he is able to enter the “twilight zone”.However, his translator was left confused by the Portuguese gaffer’s accent and asked him to clarify if he had used the term “toilet zone”.Mourinho quickly corrected his colleague and gave him a loving slap on the shoulder in the process.READ MORE ON JOSE MOURINHOThe funny gaffe left the press room in stitches, while fans online were loving the typically Mourinho moment.On social media, one fan wrote: “Mourinho’s reaction is hilarious”.While another added: “I love him so much”.A third commented: “Jose is the gift that keeps on giving”.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAnd a fourth posted: “This is hilarious”.Mourinho began his coaching career as a translator himself.Jose Mourinho launches new side hustle alongside Fenerbahce job as John Terry vows to be first customer The 62-year-old acted as the Portuguese translator for legendary manager Sir Bobby Robson during his time as Sporting Lisbon and Porto boss in the 90s.Even without any experience as a coach, Mourinho left Robson impressed with his knowledge of the game.He once said: “He’d [Mourinho] come back and hand me a dossier that was absolutely first class.“[They were] As good as anything I’d received. Here he was, in his early-30s, never been a player or a coach to speak of, giving me reports as good as anything I ever got.”The pair enjoyed a remarkable success after Robson made Mourinho his assistant at Porto, reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League in the 1993-94 season, only to be toppled by Johan Cruyff’s Barcelona.They won consecutive Portuguese titles in 1995 and 1996, and when the Dutch legend walked away from the Camp Nou that year – Robson was the man they hired.Mourinho began his career as a translator for Bobby Robson in PortugalCredit: PA:Press Association More

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    Jose Mourinho congratulates Portugal’s Handball team in swipe at rivals as ex-Spurs star gets away with blatant offence

    JOSE MOURINHO has congratulated the Portugal Handball team in a swipe at a former Tottenham player.The Fenerbahce manager took issue with Davinson Sanchez’s blatant handball during Galatasaray’s win over Gaziantep.Jose Mourinho has hit out at the refereeing in Turkey yet againCredit: GettyHe shared a picture of Davinson Sanchez’s blatant handball on Monday nightThe Turkish Super Lig leaders ran out 1-0 winners at the Gaziantep Stadium thanks to a goal from Ahmed Kutucu.However, the host should have had a chance to level the game from the spot after Sanchez’s blatant handball.The former Spurs man’s arm was well away from his body as it was struck by the ball.Mourinho, 62, took massive issue with the lack of intervention by the referee.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe former Chelsea, Manchester United and Spurs manager posted on Instagram a picture of the offence by his former player.He added a caption in which he referenced the Portugal Handball team in a bizarre dig at the referees.He wrote: “In the handball World Cup that ended last Sunday, my Portugal brilliantly reached the semifinals and I want to congratulate them for such an achievement and the impact they will create on our country’s youth.”It is not the first time Mourinho has hit out at the level of officiating in Turkey since being appointed Fenerbahce manager.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSIn November, he launched a scathing rant at referees after Trabzonspor were handed two controversial penalties.Last month, in another rant, he branded Turkey’s top-flight as “toxic” after multiple bad challenges from Hatayspor players. Watch classy Jose Mourinho give on-pitch team talk to the OPPOSITION as Fenerbahce secure 3-0 Turkish Cup winMauro Icardi hit back at Mourinho on social mediaCredit: GettyHowever, Mourinho is not gaining the support of everyone as Galatasaray striker Mauro Icardi hit back.The Argentine responded to Mourinho on social media as he posted a picture of the “Crying One” meme.Icardi also included an image of a handball by one of the Fenerbahce players as well as a video of an apparent foul on him when the sides met earlier in the season.He shared a picture calling Mourinho the ‘Crying One’Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More

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    Jose Mourinho launches new side hustle alongside Fenerbahce job as John Terry vows to be first customer

    JOSE Mourinho has launched a wine business to go alongside managing Fenerbahce.And John Terry has already promised to support his former Chelsea gaffer’s new side hustle.Jose Mourinho has launched a new side hustleCredit: JOSEMOURINHO INSTAGRAMMourinho hard launched his new wine business himself on InstagramCredit: JOSEMOURINHO INSTAGRAMOf course, the former Premier League boss has called his wine ‘The Special One’Credit: JOSEMOURINHO INSTAGRAMMourinho hard launched his brand new red wine called ‘The Special One’ on Instagram this morning in classic Jose fashion.The 61-year-old said in a promotion video: “Finals, I’ve won them. Leagues, I’ve conquered them. I’ve never been one of the bottle. I make the bottle.”I prefer not to speak. My achievements, my success, my work. They speak for themselves. This is the Special One, now yours to share.”The clip begins with the Portuguese manager sat with his back to camera with dramatic piano music playing in the background.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe new entrepreneur also wore a flash blue suit and sat stoic in a black leather chair, before sipping his new drink.Mourinho cleverly referenced his iconic cryptic statement of “preferring not to speak” about referee Chris Foy in 2014.Foy sent off Brazilian duo Willian and Ramires in the Blues’ 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa, before sending Mourinho to the stands.The hilarious interview is considered to be one of his best and later became a social media meme.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSMourinho captioned the launch: “As someone who values precision, quality and excellence in every endeavour, I am proud to present my very own wine ‘The Special One’. “Handpicked from one of my favourite regions in Portugal, this wine reflects the spirit of my homeland and my relentless desire to enjoy every moment in life. Jose Mourinho confirms he has undergone minor surgery but won’t miss a single Fenerbahce training sessionTerry and Mourinho won three Premier League titles togetherCredit: AFP AFP or Licensors”Crafted with passion and care, it is a gift from one special one to another. This wine is meant to be shared with someone truly special.”Under it, former Chelsea captain Terry wrote: “Two cases please Boss 🤣🍷.”Terry and Mourinho won three Premier League titles together over two spells at Chelsea from 2004–2006 and 2014–2015. Terry once described Mourinho as “the very best I have ever worked with.”Meanwhile Fenerbahce are second in the Super Lig under the former Man Utd and Tottenham manager’s leadership.Mourinho joins a long list of people in the world of Prem football who’ve turned to making wine.Manchester City legend David Silva has a successful wine business in Spain.Silva joined forces with winemaker Jonatan Garcia and launched a new winery called Bodega Tameran, in the Canary Islands.READ MORE SUN STORIESWhile former Man Utd CEO Ed Woodward is involved in winemaking in the Douro Valley of Portugal.Woodward bought Quinta da Pedra Alta, a 35-hectare wine property, in 2018.Silva is also focused on making top quality wineEx Man Utd chief Ed Woodward works in winemaking More

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    Watch classy Jose Mourinho give on-pitch team talk to the OPPOSITION as Fenerbahce secure 3-0 Turkish Cup win

    JOSE MOURINHO gave his beaten opponents an on-pitch pep talk following a cup tie this week.The former Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham boss took his Fenerbahce side to fellow top flight outfit Kasimpasa.Jose Mourinho gave a team talk to Kasimpasa players on the pitchCredit: X/ ceyhunsametyMourinho, 61, also took selfies with fansCredit: GettyThe home team fielded a very young side, including 15-year-old Yaman Suakar.Midfielder Suakar completed 88 minutes of the match, becoming his team’s second-youngest ever player in the process.With experienced campaigners such as Sofyan Amrabat, Caglar Soyuncu and Youssef En-Nesyri in action, Fenerbahce comfortably won 3-0.En-Nesyri gave his side the lead inside the first two minutes, with Yusuf Akcicek doubling their advantage before the half hour.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSBartug Elmaz made it 3-0 before the half-time break, with no further goals in the second period.After the game, Mourinho gathered the young Kasimpasa side around him.In footage captured from the stands and posted on social media, the 61-year-old can be seen giving an animated speech to them.Upon concluding his pep talk, Mourinho nodded and the Kasimpasa players applauded.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe viral clip prompted plenty of reactions online.One fan wrote: “He just really loves football. He wants to motivate that team.”Jose Mourinho wildly drags his own Fenerbahce assistant by his hood and shoves him away during bizarre goal celebrationWhile a second joked: “He can beat only U19 teams. Unfortunately….”A third posted: “That’s mutual respect. They applauded him after his speech. I love this.”Although a fourth countered: “People are liking this but imo it’s very arrogant. Are you their manager?”Fenerbahce are second in the Turkish Super Lig after 17 games.They trail fierce rivals Galatasaray by eight points.Last season’s Turkish title race went down to the wire.READ MORE SUN STORIESMourinho’s predecessor Ismail Kartal achieved 99 points, but still lost out on the title to Galatasaray.Kartal subsequently left upon the conclusion of his deal, being replaced by the Portuguese.Mourinho watched his side easily beat Kasimpasa 3-0Credit: Getty More

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    ‘Hope your shin pads are made of carbon’ – Jose Mourinho sends cryptic message to star after horror tackle

    JOSE MOURINHO has continued his vendetta against Super Lig referees with an extraordinary rant. The Special One branded the Turkish top flight “toxic” after his side Fenerbahce beat Hatayspor 2-1 over the weekend. Jose Mourinho has hit out against officiating in the Turkish Super LigCredit: GettyThe Special One used an example from Galatasaray’s 2-2 draw with Istanbul Basaksehir on WednesdayCredit: ATVMourinho fumed that Hatayspor should have been “down to eight players” after a series of bad challenges.He raged: “If the opponent’s colours were different, they could have been down to 8 players. “We know the toxic league we play in. “They know how to play against us, how to play against the opponent.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL”There should have been 5 reds [in a previous game against Eyupspor] and this match.”The Portuguese coach was back on the offensive Wednesday after a heated encounter between Galatasaray and Istanbul Basaksehir.During the 2-2 game, former Fenerbahce star Miguel Crespo was taken out by a bad tackle from Abdukerim Bardakci.The Galatasaray man went unpunished, prompting another referee rant from the Special One. Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSMourinho shared a video of the studs up tackle to his 6 million Instagram followers. The clip was captioned: “Dear @miguelcrespo_ofifical I hope you are well and your shin pads are made of carbon.”Jose Mourinho confirms he has undergone minor surgery but won’t miss a single Fenerbahce training sessionOne fan responded: “No red card was given, Jose continues to defend Fenerbahce’s rights until the end.”Another wrote: “Mourinho’s career in Turkey – 10 per cent coach, 90 per cent showman.”While a third commented: “Josè Savage Mourinho.”But a fourth countered: “He plays the ball first! Mourinho is crying again like he always does to cover up his unsuccessful season!”Furious Jose Mourinho’s CUTTING dig at referee Clement Turpin after red card vs Man UtdJOSE 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!”Fenerbache are currently locked in a title battle with rivals Galatasaray. Mourinho’s men have lost just twice all season, but find themselves 8 points adrift of top spot. The ex-Man Utd coach recently confirmed he had undergone minor surgery over the festive period. He wrote on Instagram: “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.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I’ve never missed a session in 25 years, and I don’t intend to start now. JM.”While reports on Thursday suggest Everton could be eyeing up the Special One as a replacement for Sean Dyche. More

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

    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