BREAKING: Jose Mourinho sacked by Fenerbahce after Champions League qualifying exit

Jose Mourinho has been sacked by Fenerbahce after failing to qualify for the Champions League.

Fenerbahce were beaten 1-0 by Benfica over two legs in the play-offs for the Champions League and will play in the Europa League this season. The Turkish side drew the first leg in Istanbul 0-0 but were beaten 1-0 in Portugal on Wednesday to be demoted to Europe's second-tier competition.

Mourinho was hired by Fenerbahce in June 2024 and leaves after winning 37 of his 62 games in charge. The 62-year-old guided his side to second in the Turkish Super Lig last season, while they only reached the last-16 of the Europa League and were knocked out of the Turkish Cup in the quarter-finals.

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Fenerbahce said in a statement: "Our Professional Football First Team's technical director, Jose Mourinho, who has been carrying out his duties starting from the 2024-2025 season, has parted ways with us. We thank him for his efforts for our team until today and wish him success in his future career. Fenerbahçe Sports Club."

Fenerbahce have acted just two games into the league season, with the team seventh after one win and one draw. His time in Istanbul has been typically controversial, with the Portuguese boss regularly making headlines through his behaviour.

Mourinho follows fellow former Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in losing his job after the Norwegian was sacked by Besiktas on Thursday night.

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