Galatasaray’s Türkiye-based team accused Fernanbache’s head coach of being racist because he commented after the game on both sides.
Jose Mourinho accused Galatasaray of jumping around like a monkey during the game, which took place on Monday, February 24, 2025. After a 0-0 draw, Portugal International criticized the Turkish referee, indicating that it was originally a “disaster” to use the country’s officials.
Prior to the game, it was confirmed that the derby will be hosted by Slovenian Slavko Vincic, as both sides have asked foreign referees to be held accountable.
What did Mourinho say to Galatasaray?
“I have to thank the referee. After the first minute of the big dive, their bench jumped like a monkey on the top of the child…A minute later you will have a yellow card and in five minutes I will have to change him. Of course, I went to the referee’s locker room, and the fourth official was there, a Turkish referee. Official, I said, “If you were the referee, this game would be a disaster.”
Galatasaray issued a statement on its official website after the game, accusing Mourinho of being a racist.
The statement is as follows:
“Fennabass manager Jose Mourinho has been publishing derogatory words against the mob people since his management responsibilities began in Turkey. Today, his words have gradually escalated, just escalating immorality Comment, not undisguised criminals. Jose Mourinho’s lawsuit on racist remarks and should therefore file an official complaint with UEFA and FIFA.”
Fernanbache responded to Galatasaray, thus abandoning their support in Mourinho.
The statement is read as a result
“We feel it is necessary to make statements about the dominance of our football team and Galatasaray after the game. Our coach Jose Mourinho’s post-match remarks have deliberately been completely out of context and Distorted in a misleading way. Any attempts associated with racism portray this statement as racist is totally malicious.”
The appropriate body has not responded to the incident involving Mourinho and Galatasaray.
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