Jose Mourinho's Fiery Outburst: ‘Little Boy’ Referee Criticized After Fenerbahce's Dramatic 3-2 Win

Fenerbahçe overcame Trabzonspor 3-2 at Papara Park in an exciting Süper Lig clash on vember 3, 2024. In 42nd minute, Fred opened score for Fenerbahçe; only Simon Banza of Trabzonspor equalised with two penalties in 59th and 67th minutes. Edin Džeko levelled for Fenerbahçe in 75th, and in a thrilling conclusion, Sofyan Amrabat won with a goal in stopp time. Trabzonspor gave a lively performance, but y were unable to score points, reby ending game with 2-3 in Fenerbahçe's favour.

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Jose Mourinho made a huge statement about Fenerbahce vs Trabzonspor controversy

After Fenerbahce's 3-2 win against Trabzonspor, Jose Mourinho attacked video assistance referee Atilla Karaoglan. Declaring that VAR governed all decisions throughout game, Portuguese manr called on-field referee a “little boy.”

During a fervent post-match interview, Mourinho showed his anyance and said he could have changed his mind about joining team had he understood how refereeing system worked in Turkey. He also praised his teammates for ir tenacity in guaranteeing victory in face of negative calls. According to GOAL, Jose Mourinho said:

“Today, man of match was [VAR referee] Atilla Karaoglan. We didn’t see him, but he was referee of match. referee was just a little boy who was re on pitch, but referee was Atilla Karaoglan. He went from invisible man to most important man of match. I speak on behalf of all Fenerbahce fans: 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 pitch, but on VAR even less.

“I kw what I was told, even before I came. I didn’t believe. It’s even worse than I was told. But I prefer to be on this side. It’s more difficult. It’s more difficult because we play against good opponents like Trabzonspor is: good opponent with lots of good players and a historical coach. But we play against a system. And to play against a system is most difficult thing. Tonight we play against a good team, against a strong atmosphere, against VAR, and against a system. So very hard. That’s why we celebrated this victory so much.

"It’s unbelievable to win this match against so many powerful people. We are t going to give up. We kw what we have. I blame Fenerbahce people that brought me here! y told me only half of truth. y didn’t tell me whole truth, because if y told me whole truth I wouldn’t come! But with half of truth, with my boys we fight opponent, we fight system.”

Although Jose Mourinho underlined his commitment to Fenerbahce, he urged people to join fight against "corrupt system," ting that his outburst may have repercussions for voicing opinions. 

game against Trabzonspor frustrated Mourinho as Fenerbahce led 1-0 at halftime due to a goal from former Manchester United star Fred. Trabzonspor converted two penalties VAR granted against his club in 59th and 67th minutes, refore giving m a 2-1 lead. 

Fenerbahce had a late penalty request refused even though replays revealed a handball by a Trabzonspor player after Edin Dzeko equalised in 75th minute. On sidelines, Mourinho responded violently. In a thrilling conclusion, midfielder Sofyan Amrabat scored in 102nd minute to give Fenerbahce a 3-2 win. His criticism of penalty rulings set off his explosive comments.