"He Can Leave". Muslera Responds to Mourinho's Criticism of Turkish Football
Fenerbahçe manager José Mourinho has been relentlessly criticizing the Turkish league, labeling it "gray" and uninteresting to international audiences. But now, the Portuguese manager is facing a wave of criticism from Turkish football's own stars.
Details: Galatasaray captain Fernando Muslera, who has played for the Istanbul club since 2011, considers Mourinho's comments offensive and suggests that if the Portuguese manager is unhappy with Turkish football, he should simply leave.
Quote: "Insults directed at Turkish football and his attacks on certain referees are what concerns me. For the first time in 14 years, I feel obligated to speak out. In 14 years, I have won 17 trophies. Considering my contribution, my constant goal is the development of Turkish football.
If Mourinho, who came here four months ago, criticizes Turkish football and doesn't like it, he can leave. While no one has said anything, I think someone might say something to him now. We should pay a little more attention to those who are moving Turkish football forward," Goal quotes Muslera.
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