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VIDEO: Mourinho’s Fiery Turkish Super Lig Debut: Yellow Card and Victory

Jose Mourinho earned his second yellow card in just four days as Fenerbahce’s coach during their 1-0 victory over Adana Demirspor in the Turkish Super Lig opener. Photo: UGC.

In Summary:

  • Jose Mourinho received a yellow card in his Turkish Super Lig debut with Fenerbahçe.
  • Despite the early caution, Fenerbahçe secured a 1-0 victory against Adana Demirspor.
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Jose Mourinho’s introduction to the Turkish Super Lig was as dramatic as expected, with the renowned manager receiving a yellow card just 20 minutes into Fenerbahçe’s opening match against Adana Demirspor on August 10, 2024.

The 61-year-old Portuguese tactician, known for his passionate sideline presence, was cautioned by referee Atilla Karaoğlan for his animated protests. This incident occurred despite Mourinho’s recent claims of mellowing with age.

Mourinho’s intensity seemed to influence his team, as defender Jayden Oosterwolde was also booked shortly after.

However, the Yellow Canaries managed to overcome these early setbacks.

The breakthrough came in the 34th minute when former Manchester City striker Edin Džeko scored, assisted by Allan Saint-Maximin.

This goal proved decisive, securing a 1-0 victory for Fenerbahçe in their first game of the 2024/25 season.

This match followed a similar incident in Fenerbahçe’s Champions League qualifying round against Lille, where Mourinho received a yellow card within ten minutes of play.

Despite his team’s 2-1 loss in that game, Mourinho’s competitive spirit remains undimmed.

As Fenerbahçe aims for their first title since 2013/14, all eyes will be on Mourinho’s tactics both on and off the pitch.

The team’s next challenge is the second leg of their Champions League qualifier against Lille on August 13, where they hope to overturn their first-leg deficit.