Galatasaray Accuses Fenerbahce Manager Jose Mourinho Of Making 'Racist Statements' After Derby Clash

Galatasaray have accused Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho of making racially insensitive remarks following a 0-0 draw between the bitter Istanbul rivals. The club has not specified the exact comments that were deemed offensive. Mourinho, who has managed top clubs like Real Madrid, Manchester United, Chelsea, and Spurs, has not publicly addressed the allegation. After the league draw on Monday, Mourinho reportedly commented on the behavior of the home bench, likening them to monkeys and criticizing Turkish referees once again.

The game was refereed by Slovenia's Slavko Vincic, said to have been appointed after a request from both clubs that a foreign official take charge of the high-profile encounter.

In its statement, Galatasaray said it would launch criminal proceedings against the 62-year-old Mourinho.

"Since the commencement of his managerial duties in Turkey, Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho has persistently issued derogatory statements directed towards the Turkish people," the club said.

"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.

"Furthermore, we shall diligently observe the stance adopted by Fenerbahce -- an institution professing to uphold 'exemplary moral values' -- in response to the reprehensible conduct exhibited by their manager."

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There was no immediate comment from Fenerbahce, who are second in the Super Lig six points behind Galatasaray.

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