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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

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

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

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