13.10.2025 16:35
A new claim has emerged regarding the tension between Jose Mourinho and Okan Buruk from last season. According to the allegation, while Mourinho was squeezing Okan Buruk's nose and causing him to fall, Irfan Can Kahveci, who was present at the scene, supported Okan Buruk by saying, "Coach, don't pay attention to this, he's crazy," and then cursed at Mourinho. This claim has caused a significant stir in the football community.
In the final of the Turkish Cup played last season, a moment that occurred after the tense match between Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray made headlines in the football world.
MOURINHO'S ACTIONS MADE HEADLINES
At that time, Jose Mourinho, who was coaching Fenerbahçe, squeezed Okan Buruk's nose during the handshake after the match, and this action drew significant backlash. The incident was discussed for a long time in the sports community and sparked debates between the two clubs.
BOMBSTATEMENT FROM İBRAHİM SETEN
Journalist İbrahim Seten made a new claim regarding the incident during a program he attended on 343 Digital. According to Seten's statement, during those tense moments, İrfan Can Kahveci supported Okan Buruk instead of his coach Mourinho. Seten stated live on air, "After Mourinho's attack, İrfan Can Kahveci told Okan Buruk, 'Coach, don't mind him, he's crazy,' and then cursed at Mourinho."
GREAT REACTION IN THE SPORTS COMMUNITY
After the claim was made, the topic quickly became trending on social media. Some fans interpreted İrfan Can's attitude as a "example of sportsmanship," while others initiated a debate asking, "Did he take a stand against Mourinho?" No official statement has been made regarding the issue from either Fenerbahçe or İrfan Can Kahveci.
TENSION IS NOT FORGOTTEN
The tension that began with Jose Mourinho squeezing Okan Buruk's nose has been etched in memory as one of the symbolic moments of the rivalry between the two coaches. The new claim has sparked a new discussion about the behind-the-scenes of that moment and resonated in the football community.