Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho wryly congratulated the referee who sent him off as "one of the best in the world" after his side drew 1-1 with Manchester United in the Europa League on Oct 24, a score he teasingly called a good result for his former club.
The Turkish side secured a stalemate at home after striker Youssef En-Nesyri headed in a second-half equaliser, following an early goal by United midfielder Christian Eriksen.
Mourinho, however, was typically the centre of attention. He was shown a red card in the second half after a heated dispute following a penalty appeal with French referee Clement Turpin, whom he claimed was monitoring his behaviour while simultaneously following the match.
"The referee told me something incredible. He said at the same time he could see the action in the box and my behaviour on the touchline," the Portuguese told TNT Sports.
"I congratulate him because he is absolutely incredible.
"During the game, 100 miles per hour, he had one eye on the penalty situation and one eye on my behaviour on the bench.
"That is why he is one of the best referees in the world."
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