Jose Mourinho Punished, Fined after pinching Galatasaray Coach's Nose in Turkish Derby

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After a fiery Istanbul derby between Fenerbahce and Galatasaray, Jose Mourinho has found himself in hot water once again.

The legendary coach was involved in a controversial incident that has led to him being banned for three matches and fined by the Turkish Football Federation (TFF).

The Incident: What happened in Fenerbahce vs Galatasaray Match?

The drama unfolded after the final whistle of the match, which saw Galatasaray defeat Fenerbahce 2-1. A frustrated Jose Mourinho pinched the nose of Okan Buruk, the head coach of Galatasaray. This shocking gesture occurred after a match filled with tension, including four red cards in stoppage time.

Following the incident, the referee, Cihan Aydin, showed Mourinho a red card, but the TFF took it further. The Federation has now handed Mourinho additional punishment for what they describe as "unsportsmanlike conduct."

Jose Mourinho's Three-Match Ban

As part of his punishment, Mourinho is banned from entering the dressing room and the bench for Fenerbahce's next three official matches. This means he will miss the Turkish Super Lig games against Trabzonspor, Sivasspor, and Kayserispor.

In addition to the ban, Mourinho has been slapped with a fine of 292,500 Turkish Lira, which is roughly £5,975.

This isn't the first time Mourinho has been at the center of controversy in his first season managing in Turkey. Earlier this year, Galatasaray accused him of making "racist statements" and insulting the Turkish people after a goalless draw. The TFF responded by suspending him for four games and fining him £32,000.

In another incident, during a match in September, Mourinho placed a laptop showing a controversial offside decision in front of TV cameras. Fenerbahce, currently second in the Super Lig, will have to manage without their manager in the upcoming crucial matches as they chase down league leaders Galatasaray.