José Mourinho referred the case to the European Court of Human Rights. The Portuguese coach believes that his right to freedom of expression was violated after the Trabzonspor-Fenerbahce match in November 2024. The case concerns a penalty imposed for criticizing the Turkish federation and refereeing.
Mourinho filed a complaint with the ECtHR
José Mourinho has decided to take legal action regarding the events of several months ago. According to NTV, the Portuguese coach filed a complaint with the European Court of Human Rights.
This concerns the period of his work at Fenerbahce and the match against Trabzonspor played in November 2024. Mourinho’s team won away 3-2, but after the match the coach had many reservations about the work of the referees and the Turkish federation.
Penalty for post-match statements
After the final whistle, Mourinho sharply criticized the union during a press conference. He also complained about biased refereeing, which was met with reaction from the football authorities.
The Portuguese was punished with a one-match suspension and a fine. He now claims that the sanction violated his right to freedom of expression.
No appeal possible
Mourinho also drew attention to the way the entire procedure was carried out. According to his position, he could not successfully appeal because he did not receive a justification for the imposed penalty.
This element is to be one of the key arguments in the complaint to the European Court of Human Rights. The coach believes that he was deprived of a real opportunity to defend his position.
Türkiye and the federation have time to respond
Türkiye and the Turkish Football Federation have six months to respond to Mourinho’s allegations. Only then can the case enter the next stage of proceedings.
If the European Court of Human Rights agrees with the Portuguese’s arguments, the coach may receive high compensation.
Mourinho close to leaving Benfica
The case comes at a time when Mourinho’s future is once again widely discussed. Everything indicates that he may soon end his job at Benfica.
If Florentino Pérez remains the president of Real Madrid, the Royals are to buy the coach for EUR 15 million. Mourinho’s possible return to the Santiago Bernabéu would be one of the most talked-about coaching moves in recent years.
The Portuguese is sorting out old affairs
The complaint to the ECtHR shows that Mourinho does not intend to leave unresolved issues with previous clubs. The case with Fenerbahce concerns not only one penalty, but also a broader problem of the limits of criticism of referees and the federation by coaches.
Now it is up to the Court to decide. If he finds that Mourinho’s rights have been violated, the case may reverberate widely not only in Turkey, but also throughout European football.
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