Galatasaray accuses Fenerbahce’s head coach Jose Mourinho for racist statements. Mourinho has brought an action against Galatasaray.
Former top players like Didier drogba46, and Michael Essien42, have defended the Fenerbahce coach in the midst of racism Jose Mourinho, News about Reuters.
Racism Komu started when Galatasaray and Fenerbahce played against each other In the Turkish Main Series match on February 24.
At a post -match press conference, Fenerbahce Mourinho had said Galatasaray “exchange bench with jumps like monkeys.” Mourinho also criticized Turkish referees at a press conference.
Later, the Portuguese coach received a four -match ban from Turkey Football Association (TFF) and a fine of £ 35,194 from his comments. The union also announced that it would also punish the coach for comments on Turkish referees.
After that, Galatasaray also accused Mourinho of racist statements, to which Mourinho responded by raising the action against the club.
– They (Galatasaray) were not flicker enough when they attacked me. They don’t know my past, Mourinho said, according to Sky Sports.
Drogba defends Mourinho
Mourinho defended his words by telling his contacts with Africa and African players. He also said he had done charity with African organizations.
Former star player dider drogba defended Mourinho, who he cooperated with Chelsea’s years.
– I’ve seen recent comments about Mourinho. Trust in me when I say I have known him for 25 years and he is not a racist, Drogba said.
Mourinho says he is the opposite of the racist.
– Everyone knows my personality. Most importantly, I know who I am. The attack on racism was (from them) a bad choice, Mourinho said.
Mourinho is generally considered one of the best football coaches in the 21st century. He has previously coached major clubs in his career, including Real Madrid and Manchester United.