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Jose Mourinho’s failed knee slide goes viral after dramatic Fenerbahce winner

  • Turkish giants Fenerbahce claimed victory over Trabzonspor thanks to a last-minute goal from Sofyan Amrabat
  • Jose Mourinho attempted his celebration on the field, but failed to score a touchdown.
  • The 61-year-old took aim at the country’s refereeing standards in a post-match interview.

A comedic moment featuring Jose Mourinho has taken social media by storm after the Fenerbahce manager attempted – and failed spectacularly – a knee-sliding celebration following his side’s latest victory.

Known for his memorable interviews and iconic antics, Mourinho has established himself as one of football’s most entertaining figures.

Jose Mourinho's failed knee slide goes viral after dramatic Fenerbahce winner
A hilarious clip of José Mourinho attempting a knee slide after Fenerbahce scored a late winner has gone viral online. Photo: Ahmad Mora.
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After a rich career managing Manchester United, Chelsea, Real Madridand Inter Milan, the 61-year-old now manages Turkish club Fenerbahce.

In Fenerbahce’s final league match on Sunday, they faced Trabzonspor in a high-stakes battle.

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The match saw Trabzonspor’s Simon Banza score twice from the penalty spot, only to be matched by goals from former Manchester United midfielder Fred and Edin Dzeko to make the score 2-2.

In the 102nd minute, Sofyan Amrabat’s late goal gave Fenerbahce a dramatic 3-2 victory, according to TalkSPORT.

Mourinho’s knee-slip celebration fails

Caught up in the thrilling moment, Mourinho did a knee slide in celebration – only to trip and hit the ground in an unsightly but hilarious flop.

THE clip has since gone viral, adding to his long list of memorable on-field moments.

The victory moved Fenerbahce into second place in the Turkish Super Lig, although the match was not without controversy, with referee Halil Umut Meler facing heavy criticism for his officiating.

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Protest against Mourinho’s laptop

YEN.com.gh also reported that Mourinho protested against arbitration decision by placing a laptop in front of a camera during a game.

His action was quickly punished, with the referee brandishing a yellow card in response to Mourinho’s unconventional protest.

José Mourinho’s daughter gets married

In a previous story, YEN.com.gh reported that Mourinho’s daughter Matilde married her for a long time partner, Danny Graham, at an elegant ceremony held at the family’s £2 million farm in Setubal, Portugal.

During the celebration, the couple danced to Summer of 69 by Bryan Adams, with Matilde showing off her singing skills in a stunning embroidered strapless dress.

Source: YEN.com.gh