European Super Football

Fenerbahce 0 - 3 Nottingham Forest  Vitor Pereira could hardly have asked for a more convincing opening act as Nottingham Forest’s new boss. Author |  Kieran M Stadium | Chobani Stadyumu Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu Spor Kompleksi Forest were in control from the outset, dominating possession and tempo to secure the biggest away win in the club’s European history. The result leaves them well placed to reach the last 16, with either Midtjylland or Real Betis lying in wait when the return leg is played at the City Ground on 26 February. Forest’s performance was marked by ambition and confidence. The tone was set when Murillo, restored to the heart of the defence, surged forward from the back and drove a 20-yard shot beyond Ederson and into the bottom right corner. The first half was largely one-sided. A Fenerbahçe team featuring several players familiar to Premier League audiences struggled to keep hold of the ball or match Forest’s intensity. Their clearest moment came when Anders...

Fenerbahce 1-1 Manchester United  Fenerbahce manager José Mourinho was shown a red card as Manchester United battled to secure a 1-1 draw in their Europa League clash in Istanbul.  Author - Liam C The former United manager was dismissed midway through the second half when tensions escalated after the home side were denied a penalty following Manuel Ugarte's challenge on Bright Osayi-Samuel, with the scoreline locked at 1-1. A closer look at what happened United had gone into the break with a lead, thanks to Christian Eriksen’s fourth goal of the season. However, four minutes into the second half, the hosts drew level when Youssef En-Nesyri slipped between United's defenders to nod in Allan Saint-Maximin’s close-range cross. As the atmosphere intensified and the noise levels soared, Mourinho was sent off by French referee Clément Turpin just before the hour mark. The dismissal came after Mourinho led fervent appeals for a penalty when Bright Osayi-Samuel went down following...

 Jose Mourinho is set to become the new manager of Fenerbahce The 61-year-old will take over from Ismail Kartal, who left Fenerbahce after they finished second in the league to city rivals Galatasaray.  Despite losing just one game and recording 99 points last season, Fenerbahce finished as runners-up. How much of an impact will have Mourinho in Turkey? The club hinted at Mourinho's appointment in a video featuring the Portuguese manager directly addressing the fans with the words "See you tomorrow". Are you ready for tomorrow? 🔥😄 pic.twitter.com/PgbdiegcjE — Fenerbahçe English (@Fenerbahce_EN) June 1, 2024 Mourinho, who has previously managed Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Manchester United, is the only manager to have won the Champions League, Europa League, and Europa Conference League .  Over his 24-year managerial career, he has won 21 major honors, beginning in his home country of Portugal at Benfica and including stints at Porto, Inter Milan, and Tottenham.  M...