04.06.2026 10:30
It was alleged that Jose Mourinho complained to the European Court of Human Rights about Turkey due to penalties he received during his Fenerbahçe tenure, and that the ECHR requested a defense from Turkey.
Jose Mourinho, the former head coach of Fenerbahçe, has appealed the penalties imposed by the Turkish Football Federation to the European Court of Human Rights. It is claimed that the ECHR has processed the application and requested a defense from Turkey.
MOURINHO COMPLAINS ABOUT TURKEY TO THE ECHR
Jose Mourinho, who parted ways with Fenerbahçe last year, has taken a notable step regarding football judiciary in Turkey. The Portuguese coach allegedly appealed the penalties he received during his tenure to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).
ECHR REQUESTS DEFENSE
According to claims, the ECHR has processed Mourinho's application and requested a formal defense from Turkey. It is stated that the experienced coach targeted the decisions of the judicial boards within the Turkish Football Federation in his application.
HE WAS PENALIZED AFTER THE TRABZONSPOR MATCH
Jose Mourinho had objected to the penalties imposed by the Professional Football Disciplinary Committee following the Trabzonspor match played in November 2024. The Portuguese coach received a locker room ban and a heavy fine, and the Arbitration Committee upheld the decision.
"MY FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION WAS VIOLATED"
It is reported that Mourinho's application includes claims that the football boards in Turkey are not independent, his freedom of expression was violated, and his right to a fair trial was undermined. He also reportedly argued that the reasoned decision was not served to him.
TURKEY HAS A SIX-MONTH PERIOD
The news stated that Turkey has a maximum of six months to submit its views and defense to the ECHR. It was noted that the court will then evaluate the application.