José Mourinho: Fenerbahçe manager accused of making ‘racist statements’ by the rival team

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Fenerbahçe manager José Mourinhoone of the most recognizable names in soccerHe has been accused of making “racist statements” by the rival team Galatasaray, who plans to look for criminal charges against the world -renowned coach.

The accusation follows the acclaimed 0-0 draw of the teams in the Lig Türkiye Süper on Monday, but Galatasaray did not make clear to what comments he referred to.

After the game, Mourinho strongly criticized the standard of the Turkish referees and told journalists that the Bank of Galatasaray had been “jumping like monkeys”, referring to the reaction of coaches and substitutes after an incident in the first half.

“Since the beginning of his management duties in Türkiye, the manager of Fenerbahçe, José Mourinho, has persistently issued derogatory statements directed towards the Turkish people. Today, his speech has intensified beyond the merely immoral comments in an inhuman rhetoric unequivocally, “Galatasaray saying Monday.

“Therefore, we formally declare our intention to initiate criminal procedures related to the racist statements made by José Mourinho and, consequently, he will present official complaints to UEFA and FIFA.

“In addition, we will diligently observe the position adopted by Fenerbahçe, an institution that professes to defend” exemplary moral values ​​”, in response to the representable behavior exhibited by its manager.”

CNN has communicated with Galatasaray for clarification about what comments it refers to.

CNN also communicated with UEFA, FIFA and Fenerbahçe to comment on the name of Mourinho.

After the goalless draw in one of the most fierce rivalries of football, the Portuguese manager was once again Franco in his press conference.

Mourinho criticized the Turkish referees and said it would be better to have foreign officials for each party. Monday’s game was arbitrated by Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić, whom Mourinho praised.

“I went to the referee’s locker room after the game, of course, the official fourth was there, a Turkish referee,” said Mourinho.

“I went to the fourth official and said: ‘If you were a referee, this party would be a disaster.'”

Mourinho joined Fenerbahçe in June last year and the team is currently the second in the League, six points behind Galatasaray.

It has been a tumultuous season for the “special”, who in November was fined and suspended by a game after launching a diatribe against Turkish football and its referees, according to the Associated press.

The 62 -year -old is considered one of the best coaches of his generation, winning two champions of Europe Milan and as Rome, among others.