Fenerbahçe manager José Mourinho has been hit with a hefty fine and additional sanctions by the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) following his criticism of VAR official Atilla Karaoğlu after his team’s controversial win over Trabzonspor.
Mourinho’s side secured a dramatic 2-1 victory, with Sofyan Amrabat scoring in the 12th minute of stoppage time. However, the former Chelsea and Manchester United boss was far from satisfied, expressing frustration over what he perceived as favorable officiating for Trabzonspor, particularly over two contentious penalties awarded to the home side.
In response to Mourinho’s post-match remarks, which he described as “smells bad” directed at the VAR official, the TFF issued a statement condemning his comments as unsportsmanlike. The federation stated that Mourinho’s statements were “contrary to sportsmanship, sports ethics, or the concept of fair play,” and “damage the reputation of the TFF,” leading to a fine of 900,000 TL (approximately £20,178) under Article 38/4-a of the FDT.
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In addition to the fine, Mourinho was handed a one-match ban, which prohibits him from entering the Fenerbahçe dressing room and from taking his place on the touchline for their next fixture. He also faces a separate fine of around £1,300 for his behavior.