Jose Mourinho sacked by Fenerbahce-- Here's why: The Portuguese football coach's career, net worth and controversies

Portuguese football coach Jose Mourinho's rollercoaster journey at Fenerbahce has come to an abrupt end. On August 29 (Friday), the Turkish giants officially announced the departure of their high-profile Portuguese coach after the club failed to secure a spot in the Champions League group stage.Fenerbahce’s European hopes were dashed when they were knocked out at the play-off stage by Benfica, losing 1-0 on aggregate. The loss was enough for the board to act quickly. Soon after the match, Goal.com reported that Mourinho was “sacked” after just over a year in charge. The club’s official statement was brief but polite, thanking the 62-year-old for his work and wishing him success in the future.Who is Jose Mourinho?For those unfamiliar, Jose Mourinho is one of football’s most decorated managers.

Born in Portugal, he rose to fame with Porto before conquering Europe with Chelsea, Inter Milan, and Real Madrid. Beyond trophies, he is known for his magnetic personality, sharp wit, and mind games with rivals. His contribution to Portuguese football earned him the title of Coach of the Century in 2015.Jose Mourinho's controversial careerThis marks yet another dramatic chapter in Mourinho’s career. In the past, he has managed some of the biggest clubs in the world that include Chelsea, Real Madrid, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur.

Known as the “Special One,” Mourinho is famous not only for his tactical genius but also for his fiery personality, which often lands him in the headlines.During his single season at Fenerbahce, Mourinho guided the club to a respectable second-place finish in the Turkish Super Lig. However, his time was anything but smooth. Earlier this year, fierce rivals Galatasaray accused him of making racist remarks after a heated goalless derby in February.

The club went so far as to say they would “initiate criminal proceedings” against him. Mourinho denied the allegations outright, calling himself the “opposite” of racist, and even countered with a lawsuit against Galatasaray, seeking damages of nearly 2 million Turkish Lira (£41,000).His outspoken nature also caused frequent clashes with referees. He was slapped with a four-match ban — later reduced to two — after publicly criticizing officiating standards in Turkey.

Such controversies, coupled with Fenerbahce’s failure in Europe, ultimately overshadowed his achievements on the pitch.Mourinho’s net worthMourinho’s career has also made him one of the richest figures in football management. According to Celebrity Net Worth, his fortune is estimated at $120 million. His lucrative contracts are legendary — Manchester United paid him around $27 million annually during his stint, and later bought him out for $28 million.

Across his career, Mourinho has reportedly pocketed around $60 million from contract terminations alone.

He also owns a six-bedroom mansion in London’s exclusive Belgravia district, purchased for £6.5 million but now estimated to be worth a staggering £25 million.Even though his Fenerbahce chapter ended in disappointment, Mourinho’s career remains one of the most compelling in football. Love him or hate him, the “Special One” never leaves quietly.