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JOSE MOURINHO is prepared to officially accept a managerial job offer from Fenerbahce – on one condition.The 61-year-old has been out of work since leaving Roma in January.It’s claimed Jose Mourinho has asked for a clause to be inserted into his Fenerbahce contractCredit: GettyHowever, he is now finally set for a return to the dugout.Mourinho reached an agreement to become Fenerbahce manager this week.A two-year deal is understood to be in place, with the option to extend.However, Calcio Mercato claim the ‘Special One’ wants a special clause inserted into his contract.Read More in FootballMourinho wants permission to leave Fenerbahce should the opportunity to manage the Portuguese national team arise.The former Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham boss previously turned down the job twice.He told Fabrizio Romano: “I had the door open to be Portugal coach twice.”First time when I was at Real Madrid but Florentino told me, ‘no chance’.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”The second time was at Roma, I was sacked a few months later… but I don’t regret that because I’m happy with the reason.”Mourinho has taken charge of three Portuguese clubs – Porto, Benfica and U.D. Leiria. Inside the mad Fenerbahce world Jose Mourinho is entering with rioting fans, players walking off and notorious hooligansHowever, he is yet to manage a national team.Mourinho will take up a different role this weekend when he joins the TNT Sports punditry team for the Champions League final.He will provide expert analysis on the clash between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium. More

JOSE MOURINHO is set to return to football management by stepping into the Fenerbahce pressure cooker.The Portuguese, 61, has become known for his fiery antics in recent years.Jose Mourinho is set to return to management with FenerbahceCredit: GettyThe Turkish side’s supporters are renowned around EuropeCredit: AFPFenerbahce are claimed to be supported by 32 per cent of Turkey’s entire populationCredit: GettyDuring his last few months at Roma, he performed numerous mad feats – from repeated sendings off, to spats with the media, and even calling himself “Harry Potter”.Having been sacked by the Serie A side in January, Mourinho has not been short of offers in the intervening months – with even shock links to former club Manchester United emerging.His next challenge, however, will see him step into the fire in Istanbul, as he takes charge of one of European football’s largest, most fanatically-backed institutions.While success in Europe has been limited in recent years due to the wealth gap with the continent’s elite, Fenerbahce remain one of Turkey’s superpowers.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIncredibly, per Turkish news outlet N24, 32 per cent of all fans in the country support Fener.Decked out in the club’s trademark yellow and black stripes, the club’s supporters boast a distinctive look that can be seen all around Turkey.Mourinho, who has managed many of Europe’s biggest clubs, may have to prepare himself for the intensity of the backdrop that Turkish football is played out in front of.In March, Fenerbahce were involved in the latest shocking scenes of violence that have blighted the Super Lig.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSPolice offers protect Besiktas ace Ricardo Quaresma with riot shieldsCredit: GettyFenerbahce fans clash with Maribor supporters last yearCredit: GettyFollowing a last-gasp 3-2 win at rivals Trabzonspor, home fans ran onto the pitch, some even wielding weapons, to attempt to attack Fener stars.Former Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi appeared to take on one pitch invader with an astonishing spinning back kick. Inside the mad Fenerbahce world Jose Mourinho is entering with rioting fans, players walking off and notorious hooligansEx-QPR ace Bright Osayi-Samuel could be seen aiming a punch at a potential attacker.Mourinho’s predecessor Ismail Kartal pondered after the match: “Why do these events happen when we are victorious here? I don’t understand these.”After all, why are we in such conflict with Trabzonspor when there is nothing between the presidents and managers of our two clubs? I don’t understand why we are confronting each other so much?”Bright Osayi-Samuel aims a punch at a hooliganCredit: GettyPlayers were forced to defend themselves from intrudersCredit: GettyThe match was marred by astonishing scenesCredit: GettyPlayers quickly had to race for the tunnelCredit: ReutersIf the rivalry with Trabzonspor is fierce, the hatred that runs between Fenerbahce and Galatasaray is on another level entirely.Dubbed the “derby of immense and never-ending hate”, the fixture has been marred by scenes of violence.In 2012, things reached a boiling point when Galatasaray won the league at Fenerbahce courtesy of a 0-0 draw.Police, armed with pepper spray, used riot shields to attempt to protect Galatasaray’s players from furious Fenerbahce fans storming the pitch.Chairs were hurled towards opposition players, while more supporters whacked cop cars with stones outside the stadium.It was even reported at the time that a man wearing a Galatasaray shirt elsewhere in Turkey was beaten and stabbed by a group of Fenerbahce supporters, although thankfully survived.Matches between Fenerbahce and Galatasaray always require a strong police presenceCredit: GettyFenerbahce supporters celebrate their recent Super Lig win over GalatasarayCredit: GettyTheir team bus was met by an astonishing welcomeCredit: GettyFollowing the ruckus against Trabzonspor in March, Fenerbahce defender Alexander Djiku offered an insight into what it is like playing for the club.He told Sky Sports: “There was a feeling of fear for our lives, because when a supporter is ready to do battle you never know what might happen.”Djiku, 29, went on to add: “At the final whistle, we celebrated the victory in the middle of the pitch – as we do at every match – given that we were playing against the third-placed team and that Galatasaray had won against Kasimpasa.”We saw one fan enter the pitch and within seconds several more, until the stewards were completely overwhelmed. Hundreds of people were coming towards us and the pitch was completely invaded.”We all went in at the same time on the recommendation of the stewards and with the help of the Trabzonspor players. It all happened very quickly. Some of my team-mates had no choice but to defend themselves to save their lives.”Some of my team-mates had no choice but to defend themselves to save their livesAlexander DjikuFollowing the Trabzonspor attack, Fenerbahce threatened to quit the Super Lig.At the time, they pointed to further incidents including in 2015 when bullets were aimed at their team bus.They also complained of officials being “against them”.Mourinho, who also has frequent previous when it comes to slamming referees, will take over a side that failed to win the title – despite amassing 99 points.With rivals Galatasaray scooping glory after managing to accumulate 102 points, Fener fans were left raging.In one video clip circulating online, a furious supporter could be seen repeatedly stabbing a poster of club president Ali Koc.Ex-Prem stars at Fenerbahce
JOSE MOURINHO will have a whole host of familiar faces in his dressing room when he takes over at Fenerbahce. 
There are no fewer than SIX players in the Turkish giants’ squad who previously played in the Premier League. 
They are:

EDIN DZEKO Fenerbahce’s club captain was at Man City from 2011 to 2016, scoring 72 goals in 189 appearances, including the dramatic equaliser before THAT Sergio Aguero winner vs QPR
MICHY BATSHUAYI Belgian forward arrived to much fanfare at Chelsea in 2016 but five loans in six years, two of them to Crystal Palace, showed it didn’t quite work
FRED Man Utd spent £52m on the Brazilian holding midfielder who formed half of the underwhelming’McFred’ partnership and won just the League Cup in five years at Old Trafford
DUSAN TADIC Serbian forward enjoyed four seasons at Southampton before returning to the Eredivisie with Ajax, reaching the Champions League semi-finals
RYAN KENT Technically didn’t play in the Premier League but made one FA Cup appearance for boyhood club Liverpool then left for Rangers in 2019
CENGIZ UNDER A disappointing season on loan at Leicester in 2020-21 from Roma, scoring two goals in 19 appearances for the Foxes who did not trigger their option to buy the Turkish winger.

Galatasaray also beat Fenerbahce to their domestic cup – following an astonishing final.Amid their row with the Turkish Football Federation, Fenerbahce fielded an Under-19 team in protest for the Super Cup final.After Mauro Icardi scored just 50 seconds into the contest, Fener’s young side walked off the pitch – handing Galatasaray victory.READ MORE SUN STORIESFire will meet fire as Mourinho, defiant despite is latest sacking, will descend upon the Turkish Super Lig ahead of next season.What could possibly go wrong?Fenerbahce players walked off just a minute into the Super Cup finalCredit: APMauro Icardi and Co celebrate their unusual cup final triumphCredit: Getty More

FENERBAHCE fielded a youth team and walked off the pitch two minutes into the Turkish Super Cup final and handed bitter rivals Galatasaray the trophy.Fenerbahce have been at war with the Turkish Football Federation since shocking scenes on the final whistle marred their win over Trabzonspor last month.Fenerbahce players stormed off the pitch in protestThey stormed off the field after conceding inside the first minute of the gameCredit: GettyThe move was in protest at the Turkish Football FederationCredit: GettyGalatasaray applauded the Fenerbahce Under-19 starsCredit: GettyThe win has been handed to GalatasarayCredit: GettyTheir players were attacked by opposition supporters who ran onto the field and tried to fight them.It led to ex-Chelsea star Michy Batshuayi attempting a karate kick on one attacker and Bright Osayi-Samuel landed a powerful right-hook on another during the huge brawl.Since then, Fenerbahce have been demanding change at the Turkish FA and have threatened to pull out of the Super Lig.And, in the latest episode of the saga, Fenerbahce put out their Under-19 team in the Cup final in protest.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLJust one minute into the game, Galatasaray striker Mauro Icardi scored.And moments after the goal, all of the Fenerbahce players walked off the pitch and refused to continue.There was a loud chorus of boos from the fans, as Galatasaray stars begun to applaud.The win has now been handed to Galatasaray. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut there were no major celebrations from the Cup champions as they instead decided to play a match against their own substitutes and reserves as the bizarre scenes continued.Meanwhile, it has been reported that international broadcasters have requested a refund on the fees they paid to screen the game. Chelsea flop attempts ‘spinning high kick’ on fan as hundreds invade pitch to assault Fenerbahce team in chaotic clash Fenerbahce are fuming at the Turkish FA over what they deem as not strong enough action from chiefs following several violent incidents in recent years.They also think they are not treated fairly by the governing body. Fenerbahce reportedly believe the issue stems from the infamous match-fixing scandal of 2011, which saw their ex-club president Aziz Yildirim jailed.He was later released and cleared of any wrongdoing.Fenerbahce also refer to a 2015 incident when bullets were fired at their team bus as they made their way to the airport.While they insist referees are often against them, adding that they weren’t protected by the authorities during the Trabzonspor brawl.They incident continues a season or complete disarray in Turkish football, which has also seen an official punched on the pitch by Ankaragucu’s club president back in December.Fenerbahce players were chased off the pitch by Trabzonspor supporters last monthCredit: GettyBright Osayi Samuel punched a fanThe Turkish giants have threatened to pull out the Super Lig More

TRABZONSPOR told Turkish football bosses “f**k your justice” after being ordered to play their next six home matches behind closed doors.They have been slapped with the punishment for their involvement in a huge brawl involving their fans and Fenerbahce players.Trabzonspor vs Fenerbahce descended into chaos at the end of the gameCredit: GettyFans rushed onto the pitch and attacked Fenerbahce starsCredit: RexTrabzonspor have been hit with a six-match stadium banCredit: AFPBright Osayi Samuel punched a fanTrabzonspor supporters stormed the pitch and fought with security forces and opposition stars after their team suffered a dramatic 3-2 home defeat.It led to ex-Premier League striker Michy Batshuayi attempting a fly-kick on a fan and Bright Osayi-Samuel punched another.As punishment, the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) disciplinary bosses yesterday ruled that Trabzonspor must play their next six home matches without fans.And the club have also been fined £74,000.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLTrabzonspor coach Egemen Korkmaz was also handed a dressing room and dugout ban for one match.In a social media post yesterday, angry Trabzonspor said: “F**k your justice! Get up from your seats, resign!”Meanwhile, the TFF have hit Fenerbahce duo Irfan Can Egribayat and Jayden Quinn Oosterwolde with a one-match ban.Both have also been given minor fines over their involvement in the on-field fight.Most read in FootballFenerbahce initially said they were considering withdrawing from the top-tier Super Lig over the incident.But they decided not to go through with the threat following a meeting with clubs.Fenerbahce board members throw objects at Trabzonspor fansFenerbahce are in second place after 30 games – five points behind main rivals Galatasaray who have a game in hand. More

FENERBAHCE have threatened to withdraw from the Turkish Super Lig after a pitch invasion saw their players attacked by rival fans.The club had just beaten Trabzonspor 3-2 when hundreds of supporters charged onto the field.Fenerbahce vs Trabzonspor descended into chaos at the end of the gameCredit: GettyTrabzonspor fans tried to attack Fenerbahce starsCredit: GettyFenerbahce have now threatened to quit the leagueCredit: RexHundreds ran onto the pitchCredit: AFPHooligans tried to land punches and one tried to hit a Fenerbahce star with the corner flag.It led to ex-Chelsea star Michy Batshuayi attempting a karate kick on a fan and Bright Osayi-Samuel landed a powerful right-hook as he fought back.The chaos came after missiles were thrown by Trabzonspor fans during the game that hit players Edin Dzeko, Dusan Tadic and Dominik Livakovic.According to reports, Fenerbahce are fuming that no action has yet been taken and they have warned they will quit the Super Lig if Trabzonspor go unpunished.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowever, it is not just the weekend’s incident that has angered the club.Violence has erupted several times over the years and Fenerbahce believe they are not being treated fairly by football chiefs and the government.They cite the infamous Turkish match-fixing scandal of 2011, which saw their ex-club president Aziz Yildirim jailed.He was later released and cleared of any wrongdoing.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERFenerbahce also refer to a 2015 incident when bullets were fired at the team bus on their way to the airport.They additionally think the referees are often against them.Fenerbahce board members throw objects at Trabzonspor fansCurrent club chief Ali Koc said: “The treatment Fenerbahce receives is not something we can tolerate.”The decision to pull out the league will be discussed at their Annual General Meeting next month.In the unlikely event they go through with the threat, they would forfeit their remaining matches this season and be relegated.In turn, this would hand their bitter rivals Galatasaray the league title.Just two points separate the pair with eight games to go.Bright Osayi Samuel punched a fanCredit: GettyThe players were involved in a brawl during the gameCredit: GettyFenerbahce could hand Galatasaray the title should they leave the Super LigCredit: Rex More

THE girlfriend of Fenerbahce star Mert Muldur has recalled the moment she saw her partner being attacked by a Trabzonspor fan on Sunday.Following Michy Batshuayi’s late winner at Papara Park, Trabzonspor fans stormed onto the pitch to attack the Fenerbahce players.Mert Muldur’s girlfriend Koprena Andjela (R) revealed her ‘heart stopped’ after seing her partner chased by an opposition fanCredit: Instagram koprena.andjelaMuldur was chased down by a Trabzonspor fan wielding a corner flagCredit: APAmong the chaos, defender Muldur was spotting running from a fan that was wielding one of the corner flags.The terrifying ordeal sparked concern from the 24-year-old’s girlfriend, Koprena Andjela.Koprena took to Instagram to share a clip of her partner being chased by the crazed fan before making a beeline for the tunnel.She commented: “Where my heart stopped for a minute…”Read More on FootballKoprena also wrote: “I have no words left…”However, she later shared a picture of Muldur and a team-mate with a caption that read: “Thankful you are all safe.”Following their dramatic 3-2 away win over Trabzonspor, Fenerbahce players celebrated in the centre circle at Papara Park.The celebrations sparked a furious reaction from the home supporters.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFormer Chelsea striker Batshuayi attempted a “spinning high kick” on an oncoming fan but missed contact.Meanwhile, ex-QPR and Blackpool ace Bright Osayi-Samuel appeared to take one pitch invader down by punching him. Chelsea flop attempts ‘spinning high kick’ on fan as hundreds invade pitch to assault Fenerbahce team in chaotic clash After the match, Fenerbahce boss Ismail Kartal said: “Why do these events happen when we are victorious here? I don’t understand these.”After all, why are we in such conflict with Trabzonspor when there is nothing between the presidents and managers of our two clubs? I don’t understand why we are confronting each other so much?”He continued: “There is an attack here against us out of greed! We were officially attacked by the stands in the second half today!”It’s the first time in my life that I’ve experienced something like this, after so much of my football and coaching career.”In conclusion, I still wish success to the Trabzonspor team. I congratulate my players. I congratulate my players for the 3 points we got in such an environment, such an atmosphere, under very difficult conditions. Let it be a gift to our community.”Trabzonspor fans stormed the pitch following a 3-2 defeat to FenerbahceCredit: ReutersThe home fans attempted to attack the playersCredit: Getty More