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After a recent cup match, JOSE MOURINHO delivered an inspiring pep talk to the players of the losing side right on the pitch.
The celebrated former manager of Chelsea, Manchester United, and Tottenham led his current team from Fenerbahce as they competed against their league rivals, Kasimpasa.
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The home team featured a notably youthful roster, including 15-year-old Yaman Suakar.
Midfielder Suakar played 88 minutes during the match, marking the achievement of being the second-youngest player in his team’s history.
Fenerbahce, boasting seasoned players like Sofyan Amrabat, Caglar Soyuncu, and Youssef En-Nesyri, claimed a definitive 3-0 victory over Kasimpasa.
En-Nesyri scored the first goal within the opening two minutes, followed by Yusuf Akcicek who doubled the lead before the half-hour mark.
Bartug Elmaz rounded off the scoring at 3-0 by halftime, with the second half remaining without any goals.
Post-match, Mourinho met with the young Kasimpasa players for a discussion.
Social media footage showcases the 61-year-old delivering a heartfelt address to the players.
After concluding his inspirational talk, Mourinho received applause from the Kasimpasa squad.
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The video quickly went viral, stirring various reactions online.
One viewer noted: “He truly has a passion for football. His aim is to uplift that team.”
Jose Mourinho playfully tugging at his Fenerbahce assistant’s hood during a lighthearted goal celebration
Another commenter quipped: “He can only beat U19 teams. Unfortunately….”
Another user remarked: “That reflects mutual respect. They applauded him after his speech. I appreciate this.”
On the flip side, a skeptic replied: “While others admire this, I find it rather arrogant. Are you their coach?”
Fenerbahce currently holds the second position in the Turkish Super Lig after 17 matches.
They trail behind their rivals Galatasaray by eight points.
Last season’s Turkish championship race extended to the final moments.
Mourinho’s predecessor, Ismail Kartal, accumulated 99 points yet fell short of the title, ultimately losing to Galatasaray.
Subsequently, Kartal departed at the end of his contract, paving the way for the Portuguese manager’s arrival.
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