Has Mourinho added to Turkish football's chaos?
The Athletic FC Podcast
The Athletic
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🗓️ 4 March 2025
⏱️ 50 minutes
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Summary
No matter where he’s managing, Jose Mourinho simply cannot stay out of the headlines.
His time managing in the Turkish Super Lig has seen more of the same.
So is this ‘typical Jose’? Or is he a victim of the chaos that surrounds him?
Host: Adam Leventhal
With: Rory Smith & Andy Mitten
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou & Nick Thomson
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