Jose Mourinho Sent Off During Fenerbahce’s 1-1 Draw against Manchester United
Midway through the second half, the ex-Man Utd manager was sent to the stands as tempers erupted following a denied penalty with the game locked at 1-1
This moment unfolded right after an equilizer for Fenerbahce.
A headed ball past Andre Onana, just minutes after the Manchester United goalkeeper had made a stunning double save before the break.
Referee Clement Turpin dismissed the appeals and subsequently ejected Mourinho.
As Mourinho exited the stand, the cameras remained trained on Mourinho, capturing his every move just as they have countless times over the years.
Post-match, the Fenerbahce manager disclosed that Turpin provided an “incredible” explanation when they spoke.
Mourinho’s Words were:
“I watched the [penalty] incident. I don’t want to speak about it.” Mourinho said.
On going to see the referee, he added: “He told me something incredible. At the same time, he could see the action in the box and my behaviour on the touch line.
I congratulate him because he’s absolutely incredible
During the game, at 100 miles per hour, he had one eye on the penalty situation, and he had one eye on the bench and on my behaviour
Man United took an early lead with Christian Eriksen’s goal in the 15th minute, but Youssef En-Nesyri drew level in the 49th minute, heading in unmarked from close range off an Allan Saint-Maximin cross.
The draw maintains Fenerbahce’s unbeaten record, now with five points from three matches. However, Mourinho felt his team deserved a better outcome.