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26th February 2025
04:57pm GMT
Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho came under fire from rival club Galatasaray, following the 0-0 draw between the two Istanbul-based clubs on the weekend.
The famed Portuguese boss compared his opponent's bench to monkeys, while also making derogatory comments about Turkish referees.
In a statement, Galatasaray accused Mourinho of racism and even threatened legal action.
They said: “Since the commencement of his managerial duties in Turkey, Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho has persistently issued derogatory statements directed towards the Turkish people. Today, his discourse has escalated beyond merely immoral comments into unequivocally inhumane rhetoric.
“We hereby formally declare our intention to initiate criminal proceedings concerning the racist statements made by Jose Mourinho, and shall accordingly submit official complaints to Uefa and Fifa."
Didier Drogba - who has previously played for Galatasaray - took to social media to stick up for his former gaffer.
After joining Chelsea in 2004, Mourinho made Drogba one of his first signings, with the Ivorian striker becoming a Premier League sensation, helping Mourinho's Londoners to two Premier League titles.
When Mourinho returned to Chelsea six years later, he resigned Drogba and the pair won another league title.
In a post on X, the forward referred to Mourinho as his "Dad":
Dear @GalatasaraySK You know how proud I was to wear the yellow and red jersey and my love for the most decorated club in Turkey!! We all know how passionate and heated rivalries can be, and I’ve been lucky enough to experience it. Ive seen the recent comments about Jose Mourinho.
Trust me when I tell you I have known Jose for 25 years and he is not a racist and history (past and recent ) is there to prove it. Let’s focus on our games, support our brilliant lions and let’s win the league to get close to our 5
How can my “Dad” be a racist
Come on guys
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