A comical moment featuring Jose Mourinho has taken social media by storm after the Fenerbahce manager attempted — and spectacularly failed — a knee slide celebration following his team’s last-gasp victory. Known for his memorable interviews and iconic sideline antics, Mourinho has become one of football’s most entertaining figures.
A hilarious clip of Jose Mourinho attempting a knee slide after Fenerbahce scored a late winner has gone viral online. After a storied career managing the likes of Manchester United, Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Inter Milan, the 61-year-old is now leading Turkish club Fenerbahce. In Fenerbahce’s latest league match on Sunday, they faced Trabzonspor in a high-stakes battle.
The match saw Trabzonspor’s Simon Banza score twice from the penalty spot, only to be matched by goals from former Manchester United midfielder Fred and Edin Dzeko for a 2-2 scoreline. In the 102nd minute, Sofyan Amrabat’s late goal clinched a dramatic 3-2 win for Fenerbahce, per TalkSPORT. Mourinho’s knee slide celebration fails Caught up in the thrilling moment, Mourinho went for a knee slide to celebrate — only to stumble and hit the ground in an ungraceful but hilarious flop.
The clip has since gone viral, adding to his long list of memorable moments on the pitch. The victory propelled Fenerbahce to second place in the Turkish Super Lig, though the match wasn’t without controversy. Referee Halil Umut Meler faced heavy criticism for his officiating. Mourinho’s laptop protest TUKO.co.ke also reported that Mourinho protested a refereeing decision by placing a laptop in front of a camera during a game.
His action was met with swift punishment, as the referee brandished a yellow card in response to Mourinho’s unconventional protest
by Joshua Cheloti