English Media Reacts: Mourinho Sent Off as Fenerbahçe Draws Against United
Fenerbahçe hosted Manchester United for a 1-1 draw in the UEFA Europa League, a result that drew significant attention from the English press. British media focused on Fenerbahçe manager Jose Mourinho’s red card in their reports.
Fenerbahçe hosted the English side Manchester United in the 3rd week of the UEFA Europa League, securing a 1-1 draw. The outcome received extensive coverage in the English press. Here’s a look at how they reviewed the Fenerbahçe – Manchester United match:
THE GUARDIAN: “Manchester United Draw with Fenerbahçe as Mourinho Sees Red Card”
“Jose Mourinho was shown a red card after protesting that Fenerbahçe should have been awarded a penalty against Manchester United. However, after Christian Eriksen’s goal put them behind, Youssef En-Nesyri‘s equalizer salvaged a point. Mourinho looked shocked when shown the red card, and it felt like an eternity before he left the field to take his place in the stands.”
THE TELEGRAPH: “Manchester United’s Winless Streak in Europe Reaches a Year Despite Mourinho’s Red Card”
THE SUN: “Red Devils Go 12 Months Without a European Win as Mourinho is Sent Off in Fiery Clash”
“On a chaotic night in Europe, Manchester United managed to escape Mourinho’s den with a point.”
MIRROR: “Erik ten Hag’s Team Stalls Again, Fails to Benefit from Mourinho’s Guidance”
“With a career spent at the top of European competition, overcoming Mourinho in Istanbul was always a tough challenge on paper. Though a point from Fenerbahçe’s ground isn’t to be underestimated, three draws in three games doesn’t reflect well on their current manager. Under his management, they also haven’t won a European game in the past 12 months.”
THE TIMES: “Jose Mourinho Draws with Former Team”
“The former United manager taunted the referee who showed him a red card by calling him ‘the best in the world‘ after Youssef En-Nesyri’s goal equalized Christian Eriksen’s opener.”
DAILY MAIL: “Mourinho Takes Center Stage with Red Card”
“Erik ten Hag’s team failed to secure a win in the Europa League after En-Nesyri equalized Christian Eriksen’s goal. While Mourinho continued his one-man show, the match ended in another draw, with Manchester United now boasting only one win in their last 11 European games.”