01.09.2026 15:21
It was claimed that Real Madrid Technical Director Jose Mourinho was asked, "There are two Turkish teams in the Champions League. Which Turkish team do you think will be more successful?" and that the Portuguese coach praised Fenerbahce while harshly criticizing Galatasaray. It was alleged that Mourinho said, "On one side, there is a Turkish team that tries to win its matches on the field, and on the other side, there is a Turkish team that tries to win through nastiness and bad referee decisions. Of course, Fenerbahce will be more successful in Europe."
It has been claimed that Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho made striking statements about Fenerbahce and Galatasaray competing in the Champions League.
It was alleged that the Portuguese coach, who previously worked in Turkey, was asked the question: "There are two teams from Turkey in the Champions League. You have worked there; in your opinion, which Turkish team will be more successful?"
MOURINHO ALLEGEDLY POINTED TO FENERBAHCE
It was claimed that Mourinho argued in his response to this question that Fenerbahce would be more successful in Europe.
The Portuguese coach allegedly said: "On one side, there is a Turkish team trying to win its matches on the pitch; on the other side, there is a Turkish team trying to win through nastiness and bad referee decisions. Of course, Fenerbahce will be more successful in Europe."
ALLEGED HARSH WORDS AGAINST GALATASARAY
In the statement attributed to Mourinho, it was notable that Fenerbahce was portrayed as the "team trying to win its matches on the pitch," while the other Turkish team was accused of "trying to win through nastiness and bad referee decisions."
However, since there is no primary source or footage confirming that these words were spoken by Mourinho, the statements are considered allegations.