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Galatasaray Accuses Mourinho of Racism, Files Complaint
Galatasaray Accuses Jose Mourinho of Racism, Plans Legal Action Against Fenerbahce Boss.

Galatasaray has announced its intention to file a criminal complaint against Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho, accusing him of making racist comments following Monday’s intense Istanbul derby.
The highly anticipated match between the two fierce rivals ended in a goalless draw, but the aftermath has been overshadowed by allegations of racism against the Portuguese manager. Mourinho, 62, is alleged to have made inflammatory remarks during a post-match press conference, prompting immediate backlash from Galatasaray.
Mourinho’s Controversial Remarks
During the press conference, Mourinho claimed that Galatasaray had attempted to influence the referee by trying to get one of his players booked early in the game. In a statement that has sparked outrage, Mourinho said, "Everyone on the opposing bench was jumping around like monkeys."
Galatasaray responded swiftly, condemning the comment as racist and accusing Mourinho of frequently making derogatory remarks about Turkish people since his arrival in Istanbul last year. The reigning Super Lig champions released a strongly worded statement, accompanied by the hashtag #SayNoToRacism.
“[Mourinho] has now added inhumane rhetoric to his immoral statements,” the club declared. “We would like to inform you that we will file a criminal complaint with the prosecutor’s office and that we will also file a complaint with UEFA and FIFA regarding these racist statements.”
Galatasaray also called upon Fenerbahce to take action against their manager, emphasizing that they will closely monitor the club’s response. “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.”
Mourinho’s Defense and Further Controversy
Mourinho has yet to directly respond to Galatasaray’s accusations. However, during his post-match comments, he defended his players and took aim at the refereeing standards in Turkey. He praised Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic, who officiated the derby, suggesting that a Turkish referee would not have handled the match fairly.
“The reason this was a good match was because of the referee’s performance. He had enough honesty to manage this match well,” Mourinho stated.
However, he further inflamed tensions with his remarks about the opposing bench, leading to accusations of racism. “In the situation I mentioned, everyone on the opposing bench was jumping around like monkeys. If it were a Turkish referee, they would have immediately given the card, and I would have had to take the player off in a minute.”
Reaction from Galatasaray Players and Management
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Galatasaray Accuses Jose Mourinho of Racism, Plans Legal Action Against Fenerbahce Boss.

Galatasaray has announced its intention to file a criminal complaint against Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho, accusing him of making racist comments following Monday’s intense Istanbul derby.
The highly anticipated match between the two fierce rivals ended in a goalless draw, but the aftermath has been overshadowed by allegations of racism against the Portuguese manager. Mourinho, 62, is alleged to have made inflammatory remarks during a post-match press conference, prompting immediate backlash from Galatasaray.
Mourinho’s Controversial Remarks
During the press conference, Mourinho claimed that Galatasaray had attempted to influence the referee by trying to get one of his players booked early in the game. In a statement that has sparked outrage, Mourinho said, "Everyone on the opposing bench was jumping around like monkeys."
Galatasaray responded swiftly, condemning the comment as racist and accusing Mourinho of frequently making derogatory remarks about Turkish people since his arrival in Istanbul last year. The reigning Super Lig champions released a strongly worded statement, accompanied by the hashtag #SayNoToRacism.
“[Mourinho] has now added inhumane rhetoric to his immoral statements,” the club declared. “We would like to inform you that we will file a criminal complaint with the prosecutor’s office and that we will also file a complaint with UEFA and FIFA regarding these racist statements.”
Galatasaray also called upon Fenerbahce to take action against their manager, emphasizing that they will closely monitor the club’s response. “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.”
Mourinho’s Defense and Further Controversy
Mourinho has yet to directly respond to Galatasaray’s accusations. However, during his post-match comments, he defended his players and took aim at the refereeing standards in Turkey. He praised Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic, who officiated the derby, suggesting that a Turkish referee would not have handled the match fairly.
“The reason this was a good match was because of the referee’s performance. He had enough honesty to manage this match well,” Mourinho stated.
However, he further inflamed tensions with his remarks about the opposing bench, leading to accusations of racism. “In the situation I mentioned, everyone on the opposing bench was jumping around like monkeys. If it were a Turkish referee, they would have immediately given the card, and I would have had to take the player off in a minute.”
Reaction from Galatasaray Players and Management

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