The Turkish champions accused Jose Mourinho of inhumane comments and promised to file criminal charges against the Portuguese coach
The fallout from the heated Istanbul derby between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce has taken a serious turn, as Galatasaray have accused Fenerbahce's head coach, Jose Mourinho, of making racist remarks.
The club has announced plans to file formal complaints with UEFA and FIFA, alleging that the Portuguese tactician's comments crossed the line.
Galatasaray plan to take legal action Against Mourinho
In an official statement, Galatasaray expressed their outrage over Mourinho's post-match comments, vowing to take legal steps, saying, "Since arriving in Turkiye, Fenerbahce's head coach Jose Mourinho has consistently made derogatory remarks about Turkish people.
"Today, he escalated his offensive comments to an inhumane level. We will file a criminal complaint against Mourinho for his racist remarks and submit a formal complaint to UEFA and FIFA."
The controversy erupted after Mourinho, during his post-match press conference, claimed that the Galatasaray bench had been pressuring the referee to issue a card to Fenerbahce defender Yusuf Akcicek early in the game.
The Portuguese manager said, "I have to thank the referee because, in that situation, everyone on the other bench was jumping like monkeys."
These comments have sparked outrage from Galatasaray, who view them as racist and unacceptable. The Turkish club has demanded strong action from football's governing bodies.
Okan Buruk fires back at Mourinho
Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk also responded strongly to Mourinho's remarks, mocking the Fenerbahce boss in his own press conference.
The Galatasaray boss said, "The Crying One's speech was a bit long. You know, he's famous for crying. He cried for a long time here. He cried inside, went to the referee's room, and cried there, too. Let him keep crying."
The goalless draw at RAMS Park saw Galatasaray maintain their six-point lead at the top of the Super Lig, leaving Fenerbahce with an uphill battle in the title race.
However, the result has been overshadowed by the controversy surrounding Mourinho's comments and the growing tensions between the two clubs.
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