Galatasaray's derby victory over Mourinho's Fenerbahce makes waves in global press
Mourinho’s derby debut ends in defeat as Galatasaray beats Fenerbahce 3-1, September 21, 2024 (AA Photo)
September 22, 2024 12:20 PM GMT+03:00
Galatasaray's 3-1 victory over Fenerbahce in Kadikoy during the 6th week of the Super League has made headlines in the global press.
“Mourinho's Fenerbahce Ridiculed in Home Derby” was one of the prominent headlines covering the match.
Abola, the renowned Portuguese newspaper, reported on the derby with the headline: “José Mourinho Crumbles in Galatasaray Derby at Home.”

ISTANBUL, TURKIYE - SEPTEMBER 21: Gabriel Sara of Galatasaray celebrates after scoring a goal with his teammates during the Turkish Super Lig 6th week match between Fenerbahce and Galatasaray at Ulker Stadium in Istanbul, Turkiye on September 21, 2024. ( İsa Terli - Anadolu Agency )" alt="Galatasaray's derby victory over Mourinho's Fenerbahce makes waves in global press">
ISTANBUL, TURKIYE - SEPTEMBER 21: Head Coach of Fenerbahce Jose Mourinho follows the Turkish Super Lig 6th week match between Fenerbahce and Galatasaray at Ulker Stadium in Istanbul, Turkiye on September 21, 2024. ( Abdulhamid Hoşbaş - Anadolu Agency )

ISTANBUL, TURKIYE - SEPTEMBER 21: Gabriel Sara of Galatasaray celebrates after scoring a goal with his teammates during the Turkish Super Lig 6th week match between Fenerbahce and Galatasaray at Ulker Stadium in Istanbul, Turkiye on September 21, 2024. ( İsa Terli - Anadolu Agency )
“Fenerbahce manager José Mourinho, who left the stadium without holding a press conference after the 3-1 loss to Galatasaray, was mocked with a comparison to the 'Crying Man,'” reported the Daily Mail.
Marca, one of Spain's most widely circulated newspapers, covered the match with the headline: “Galatasaray, with Osimhen, upsets Fenerbahce and silences Mourinho!”

ISTANBUL, TURKIYE - SEPTEMBER 21: Victory Osimhen (45) of Galatasaray greets fans as he celebrates his team's victory in the Turkish Super Lig match against Fenerbahce at Ulker Stadium in Istanbul, Turkiye on September 21, 2024. ( İsa Terli - Anadolu Agency )" alt="Galatasaray's derby victory over Mourinho's Fenerbahce makes waves in global press">
ISTANBUL, TURKIYE - SEPTEMBER 21: Players of Galatasaray greet fans as they celebrate winning following the Turkish Super Lig 6th week match between Fenerbahce and Galatasaray at Ulker Stadium in Istanbul, Turkiye on September 21, 2024. ( İsa Terli - Anadolu Agency )

ISTANBUL, TURKIYE - SEPTEMBER 21: Victory Osimhen (45) of Galatasaray greets fans as he celebrates his team's victory in the Turkish Super Lig match against Fenerbahce at Ulker Stadium in Istanbul, Turkiye on September 21, 2024. ( İsa Terli - Anadolu Agency )
The Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport evaluated the intercontinental derby, analyzing the match through players who moved from Italy.
“Dzeko was not enough for Mourinho! Galatasaray, with Osimhen and Mertens, demolished Fenerbahce in the away derby,” the newspaper reported.
“Mourinho's Fenerbahce humiliated by Galatasaray in Home Derby” was the headline from another publication FootBoom.
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