Jose Mourinho claims Turkish referees apply double standards
Head coach Jose Mourinho of Fenerbahce makes a statement during a press conference following the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round match between Fenerbahce and FC Lugano in Istanbul, Türkiye, July 30, 2024. (AA Photo)
Fenerbahce Technical Director Jose Mourinho claimed that the referees in Trendyol Super League applied double standards before the UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round rematch match against Lille and said “Galatasaray Technical Director does not see a card when he enters the pitch 4 metres but I see a card when I enter 1 meter”.
Talking about the Super League, the world-famous technical man said:
There are very competitive matches in the Turkish League, I have seen this. Teams know how to defend, they can make the opponent slow down the tempo. Sivasspor and Samsunspor are good teams.
Jose Mourinho
Responding to his critics, Mourinho said, “It is normal to be criticized when you have many trophies. If you criticize me, you become famous.”
Fenerbahce will host Lille of France in the UEFA Champions League 3rd qualifying round rematch match today. Spanish referee Jose Maria Sanchez will direct the match which will be played at Sukru Saracoglu Stadium and start at 20.00.
Fenerbahce, who lost 2-1 away from home in the first match, will try to get the score that will take them to the play-off round in front of their fans.
