Jose Mourinho has been hit with a fine and a ban following his remarkable outburst directed at VAR official Atilla Karaoglan after Fenerbahce’s dramatic 2-1 win over Trabzonspor.
The match, laden with contentious moments, concluded with Fenerbahce securing victory through Sofyan Amrabat’s goal in the 12th minute of stoppage time. However, Mourinho, known for his outspoken nature, was vocal about the officiating, specifically targeting the role of VAR in the game. His frustration stemmed from two penalties awarded to Trabzonspor, which he believed were unfairly influenced by VAR decisions.
Mourinho’s Post-Match Comments
“Today, the man of the match was [VAR referee] Atilla Karaoglan. We didn’t see him, but he was the referee of the match. We don’t want him again. We don’t want him because it smells bad. We don’t want him. We don’t want him on the pitch, but on the VAR even less.”
