Galatasaray plans legal action against Jose Mourinho over alleged racist remarks following a heated Super Lig clash. The club accuses the Fenerbahçe coach of making derogatory statements and vows to escalate the case to UEFA and FIFA. Mourinho, known for his outspoken nature, continues to face scrutiny over his comments.
Turkish club Galatasaray has announced plans to pursue criminal proceedings against Fenerbahçe manager Jose Mourinho over remarks made following their goalless Super Lig derby on February 24. The club claims Mourinho’s comments were offensive and racially insensitive, vowing to escalate the matter to UEFA and FIFA.
Mourinho, known for his outspoken nature, was critical of the Turkish officiating system after the match. While discussing the game, he stated that the Galatasaray bench was "jumping like monkeys" during a contentious moment. His remarks have been met with outrage, with Galatasaray accusing him of making derogatory comments about Turkish football since arriving in the league.
"His words have crossed the line from being merely inappropriate to inhumane rhetoric," Galatasaray stated on social media, confirming their intent to take legal action.
Mourinho, however, has defended his statements, emphasizing that he was frustrated by what he perceived as exaggerated reactions from the opposing bench. He also reiterated his dissatisfaction with Turkish referees, suggesting that the match would have been poorly officiated had a local referee been in charge.
This is not the first time Mourinho has clashed with Turkish football authorities. He has previously faced fines and suspensions for his criticism of referees. With legal action looming, the football world is watching closely to see how UEFA and FIFA will respond to the controversy.
