Even at Fenerbahce, Jose Mourinho’s flair for drama remains intact. From flashes of tactical brilliance to clashes with rivals and a new nickname coined by his biggest adversaries, he’s never far from the headlines. After moving from Roma to Fenerbahce, Mourinho’s tenure in Turkey has been a familiar mix of on-field excellence, run-ins with referees, and strategic media presence.Known as the ‘Special One,’ Mourinho’s persona hasn’t wavered, despite being labeled the ‘Crying One’ after a contentious Istanbul derby against Galatasaray. The nickname, meant to mock his emotional reactions, has added a new chapter to his controversial saga.Looooooooooooool I’m dying Galatasaray official page is calling Jose Mourinho The crying one looooooool 🤣🤣🤣🤣 https://t.co/WHcf8eENPH— SpursD22 (@SpursD22) September 21, 2024 Since taking the helm at one of Turkey’s top Super Lig clubs following his exit from Roma, Mourinho has quickly drawn attention both on and off the pitch, while staying true to his style of play.Mourinho’s latest episode came during a league match that saw his Fenerbahce side win 2-0 at home against Antalyaspor. The incident brought back memories of his past antics, like his infamous handcuff gesture during his Inter days in 2010. This time, Mourinho protested by positioning his laptop in front of a stadium camera, blocking much of the footage.##NAJAVA_MECA_8410547##What caught attention was that his laptop displayed a frozen image from the match — clearly something Mourinho wanted to highlight. The referee, alerted by the fourth official, quickly cautioned the former Roma manager.On the first matchday of the Super Lig, it only took Mourinho 15 minutes to receive his first yellow card of the season for stepping outside his technical area during Fenerbahce’s clash with Adana Demirspor. Curiously, his counterpart exhibited similar behavior without facing any consequences, allowing Mourinho to adopt his familiar role as the aggrieved party. Fenerbahce supporters rallied around him, echoing sentiments like, “Welcome to Turkey, now you know how things work.”Mourinho’s first major Istanbul derby was a rough one. His Fenerbahce side suffered a 3-1 defeat to Galatasaray, led by Victor Osimhen’s performance. But the setback extended beyond the pitch, as Galatasaray fans took the opportunity to taunt Mourinho, dubbing him ‘The Crying One.’For the world to see – Mourinho hits at a referee’s decision with a witty gestureIn a cheeky social media post, Galatasaray shared an image of a fake book purportedly written by Mourinho titled The Crying One, with a caption suggesting it was “on sale in bookshops near Kadikoy,” Fenerbahce’s home district in Istanbul.The post went viral, drawing countless reactions from fans, while Mourinho’s frustration boiled over. A Turkish journalist even showed him the mocking image after the match, prompting an irritated response: “Are you serious or joking? Are you sure you’re a journalist?” He then stormed off, skipping the post-match press conference.Derbi sonrası basın toplantısına katılmayan Jose Mourinho, stat çıkışında Galatasaray’ın kendisiyle ilgili ‘The Crying One’ paylaşımı hakkında sorulan soruya sinirlendi. pic.twitter.com/mdySD2D3Az— Süper Lig (@EnSuperLig) September 21, 2024 Meanwhile, Galatasaray’s English account posted another image with a blurred-out Mourinho and a sharp focus on their coach, Okan Buruk, captioned: ‘The Winning One.’Despite the noise, Fenerbahce currently sits fourth in the Super Lig, and Mourinho remains as captivating as ever. Yet amid the criticism, he does have some defenders. Veteran coach Yilmaz Vural urged patience, saying, “Give him time, impatience is never good. Someone like him is important for promoting Turkish football.”Whether Mourinho’s presence will indeed uplift the league remains to be seen. For now, fans and observers can simply sit back and enjoy the ever-entertaining Mourinho spectacle.The winner one. pic.twitter.com/OtX93kcErV— Galatasaray EN (@Galatasaray) September 21, 2024
