Casemiro's half-time gesture to Jose Mourinho during Man Utd match speaks volumes

showed his respect for by making a beeline for his old boss at half time of 's 1-1 draw against Fenerbahce on Thursday.

in their clash after Christian Eriksen's opening goal was cancelled out by Youssef En-Nesyri - with during the game.

The former , United and boss was at his box-office best as he threw shade at the match referee following the game, sarcastically praising him after claiming he had eyes on his behaviour on the touchline and the action in the box.

Earlier in the game, Casemiro and Mourinho shared a wholesome moment on the touchline after the Brazilian midfielder spotted the coach in the tunnel before the second half began.

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Casemiro approached Mourinho and embraced him, sharing a few words before the start of the second period. The veteran player briefly worked with the Portuguese boss at Real Madrid in 2013, featuring under him just once before he was sacked.

It was Casemiro's first year at the Bernabeu and despite sharing a short time together, he still demonstrated the respect he has for Mourinho.

Mourinho won LaLiga with Madrid in 2011-12 and also won the Copa del Rey before later returning to Chelsea for his second spell at Stamford Bridge.

He would also manage United for two seasons before being sacked by the Red Devils in 2018 - four years before Casemiro arrived.

All eyes were bound to be on Mourinho for this game and it was no surprise he stole the headlines after the match with some outlandish comments about the referee who sent him to the stands.

He had complained after Fenerbahce were not awarded a penalty for Manuel Ugarte's challenge on Bright Osayi-Samuel.

"He told me something incredible," Mourinho said. "At the same time, he could see the action in the box and my behaviour on the touchline. That's the explanation he gave me. That's why he is one of the best referees in the ."

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