File image of Jose Mourinho with Fenerbahce throughout a Europa League match
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Jose Mourinho left his function as coach of Fenerbahce on Friday (August 29, 2025), two days after failing to qualify the Turkish membership for the Champions League.
Fenerbahce was eradicated by Benfica within the playoff spherical after a 1-0 loss on Wednesday.
The 62-year-old Mourinho, one of many world’s most well-known coaches, had been accountable for Fenerbahce since June of final yr.
“We have parted ways with Jose Mourinho,” Fenerbahce mentioned on its X and Instagram accounts. “We thank him for his efforts for our team and wish him success in his future career.”
There was no fast assertion on the membership’s official web site.
Turbulent spell
Mourinho’s spell in Turkey has been turbulent, together with an incident in April when he grabbed the nostril of Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk within the Istanbul derby — incomes a three-match ban and a fantastic.
He was additionally handed a four-match ban in February after making an incendiary remark after a league match towards Galatasaray.
Mourinho was as soon as some of the sought-after coaches in world soccer, after trophy-winning spells at Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Real Madrid and Manchester United, however his standing is on the wane. The two-time Champions League winner has not coached in the principle stage of the marquee competitors for six seasons.
Meanwhile, Fenerbahce’s absence from the Champions League now stretches to 17 seasons.
Under Mourinho, it completed second within the Turkish league to Galatasaray final season.
Published – August 29, 2025 02:49 pm IST
