Fenerbahce Ends Trophyless Season Amid Mourinho Controversies

Jose Mourinho expressed deep dissatisfaction with Fenerbahçe's season, citing "strange things" that impacted their Super Lig title challenge and their Europa League exit against Rangers. Despite finishing second, 11 points behind rivals Galatasaray, Mourinho criticized off-field controversies, including his ban for an incident with Galatasaray's coach and legal actions taken over racism accusations. Two senior players, Edin Dzeko and Dusan Tadic, refused to play in the final league game due to fears of fan unrest, opting to say their goodbyes away from the stadium, which sparked further fan discontent. Mourinho acknowledged the difficulty in maintaining team motivation as hopes of winning the championship faded, leading to empty stadiums and fan frustration. He maintained that the players were professional and saddened by the results, but overall deemed the season disappointing. The turmoil both on and off the field underscored a tumultuous campaign for Fenerbahçe under Mourinho's management.