Jose Mourinho's Knee-Slide Fail Goes Viral After Fenerbahce’s Dramatic Winner

• Turkey giants Fenerbahce clinched victory over Trabzonspor with a last-minute goal from Sofyan Amrabat
• Jose Mourinho attempted his trademark celebration on the pitch but didn’t quite stick the landing
• The 61-year-old took aim at the refereeing standards in the country when interviewed after the match

A comical moment featuring Jose Mourinho has taken social media by storm after the Fenerbahce manager attempted — and spectacularly failed — a knee slide celebration following his team’s last-gasp victory.

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

After a storied career managing Manchester United, Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Inter Milan, the 61-year-old is now leading Turkish club Fenerbahce. In Fenerbahce’s latest 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, followed by goals from former Manchester United midfielder Fred and Edin Dzeko for a 2-2 scoreline.

In the 102nd minute, Sofyan Amrabat’s late goal clinched a dramatic 3-2 win for Fenerbahce, per TalkSPORT.

Mourinho’s knee slide celebration fails

Caught up in the thrilling moment, Mourinho went for a knee slide to celebrate — only to stumble and hit the ground in an ungraceful but hilarious flop.

The clip has since gone viral, adding to his long list of memorable moments on the pitch.

Reactions to the video:

Here are some of the responses to the clip.

@sopalanax:

"So hot."

@mermaidbkt:

"I would sacrifice myself for you, teacher!"

@Gokhancan06:

"I hope you don’t tear your ACL, I’ll activate the rage mode."

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@SherifOruch:

"Legend."

@ferhanakay15:

"This isn’t Jose Mourinho; it’s Yılmaz Vural that you know."

The victory propelled Fenerbahce to second place in the Turkish Super Lig, though the match wasn’t without controversy. Referee Halil Umut Meler faced heavy criticism for his officiating.

Mourinho's laptop protest

Briefly News also reported that Mourinho protested a refereeing decision by placing a laptop in front of a camera during a game.

His action was met with swift punishment, as the referee brandished a yellow card in response to Mourinho’s unconventional protest.

Jose Mourinho's daughter gets married

In a previous story, Briefly News reported that Mourinho's daughter, Matilde, married her longtime partner, Danny Graham, in an elegant ceremony held at the family's £2 million farm in Setubal, Portugal.

During the celebration, the couple danced to Bryan Adams' Summer of '69, with Matilde showcasing her singing skills in a beautiful embroidered strapless dress.

Source: YEN.com.gh