Jose Mourinho unbeaten Turkish Super Lig run came to an end on Saturday, September 21 as Fenerbahçe fell 3-1 to arch-rivals Galatasaray at home.
Dominik Livakovic’s 20th-minute own goal set the tone for Galatasaray’s victory, followed by strikes from Dries Mertens and Gabriel Sara.
Notably, Napoli’s former star Victor Osimhen, previously at odds with Mourinho, assisted Mertens’ goal in the 28th minute.
Meanwhile, Mourinho’s frustration boiled over as he skipped the post-game press conference, exiting the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium immediately.
Galatasaray Troll Jose Mourinho On Social Media After Derby Victory
Galatasaray have taken to social media to rub salt in Jose Mourinho’s wounds, posting a series of mocking tweets following their 3-1 victory over Fenerbahçe.
The Turkish club’s official X (formerly Twitter) accounts targeted Mourinho’s iconic nickname, “The Special One,” with clever and humorous jabs.
Two tweets in particular stood out, showcasing Galatasaray’s creative trolling.
One featured a photoshopped image of a book titled “The Crying One,” with a dejected Mourinho on the cover.
Another image showed Mourinho relegated to the background, standing behind Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk, captioned “The Winner One.”
In the second image, Galatasaray’s social media team cleverly turned the tables, highlighting Okan Buruk’s leadership and the team’s success.
A third post mocked Fenerbahçe’s “Mourinho Universe” slogan, which has been prominently used by the club and its fans in recent weeks.
Meanwhile, Galatasaray fans have eagerly shared the posts, spreading them rapidly across social media platforms.
The tweets have attracted significant attention, with many supporters praising Okan Buruk’s leadership and celebrating the team’s triumph.
Notably, Fernabahce‘s manager Mourinho, known for his confident and outspoken personality, has yet to respond to the social media jabs.
Is Jose Mourinho Now The Crying One?
Galatasaray’s 3-1 victory over Fenerbahçe has sparked a significant shift in the Turkish Super Lig, with the winners now 5 points ahead of Mourinho’s team.
Jose Mourinho’s side suffered their second loss in 10 games, following an earlier defeat to Lille in a Champions League qualifier.
However, it’s premature to dub Mourinho “The Crying One” just yet. His track record speaks for itself, with a history of breaking spells and making remarkable comebacks, as seen during his Roma tenure.
Mourinho’s reputation as “The Special One” was earned through his ability to overcome adversity and deliver surprise victories. Saturday’s defeat was a setback, but hardly a defining moment.
Meanwhile, Galatasaray’s mocking social media posts may have been fueled by the thrill of an away victory, but they should beware that the tables can turn quickly in football.
When that happens, Galatasaray might find themselves on the receiving end of similar taunts.
Overall, Mourinho’s resolve and tactical prowess will be tested, but writing him off would be unwise. The season is still fresh, and “The Special One” has a history of silencing critics by bouncing back harder.
What’s next?
Jose Mourinho will strive to redeem his taunted reputation when Fernabahce hosts Union St. Gilloise in the Europa League on Thursday, September 26, with kick-off set at 17:45 GMT.
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