Galatasaray accuses Mourinho of racism, plans legal action

Following a heated Istanbul derby that ended in a 0-0 draw, Jose Mourinho has been accused of making racist remarks by Galatasaray, leading the club to threaten legal action. Mourinho's controversial comments included describing the opposing bench as 'jumping like monkeys' and suggesting that the match would have been disastrous under a Turkish referee. This match, officiated by Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic at the request of both teams, saw significant tensions on and off the field, including the refusal of players to shake hands post-match. Galatasaray's statement condemned Mourinho's remarks as 'unequivocally inhumane rhetoric' and indicated plans to file a criminal complaint with UEFA and FIFA. Mourinho, who has a history of criticizing Turkish referees, praised Vincic's performance and expressed concerns about the pressures faced by Turkish officials. The incident has reignited discussions about racism in football, particularly in the Turkish league.