ISTANBUL (AP) — Jose Mourinho left his role as coach of Fenerbahce on Friday, two days after failing to qualify the Turkish club for the Champions League.

Fenerbahce was eliminated by Benfica in the playoff round after a 1-0 loss on Wednesday.

The 62-year-old Mourinho, one of the world’s most famous coaches, had been in charge of Fenerbahce since June of last year.

“We have parted ways with Jose Mourinho,” Fenerbahce said on its X and Instagram accounts. “We thank him for his efforts for our team and wish him success in his future career.”

There was no immediate statement on the club’s official website.

Mourinho’s spell in Turkey has been turbulent, including an incident in April when he grabbed the nose of Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk in the Istanbul derby — earning a three-match ban

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