Fenerbahce Manager Jose Mourinho© AFP
Galatasaray accused Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho of having made “racist statements” following a 0-0 draw between the bitter rivals of Istanbul. It was not immediately clear to which comments Galatasaray was referring and the former coach of Real Madrid, Manchester United, Chelsea and Spurs Mourinho did not publicly respond to the allegation. Speaking after the draw of the League on Monday in Galatasaray, the Portuguese coach said that the reception bench had “jumped like monkeys”. He would also have repeated his criticism of Turkish referees.
The game was arrested by Slavko Vincic in Slovenia, would have been appointed after a request from the two clubs that a foreign official took charge of the high -level meeting.
In his statement, Galatasaray said he would launch criminal procedures against Mourinho, 62.
“Since the start of his management duties in Türkiye, the director of Fenerbahce, Jose Mourinho, has constantly published derogatory statements to the Turkish people,” the club said.
“Today, his speech has increased beyond the simply immoral comments in an unequivocal inhuman rhetoric.
“We officially declare our intention to initiate criminal procedures concerning racist declarations made by Jose Mourinho, and will therefore submit the official complaints to UEFA and FIFA.
“In addition, we will observe with diligence the position adopted by Fenerbahce – an institution which prefers to respect the” exemplary moral values ” – in response to the reprehensible conduct exposed by their manager.”
There was no immediate comment from Fenerbahce, which is second in the Super Lig Six points behind Galatasaray.
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