Mourinho Slams Turkish Refereeing Standards

Jose Mourinho, head coach of Fenerbahce, has fiercely criticized the refereeing standards in the Turkish Super Lig, describing the environment as 'toxic.' Mourinho's comments follow a controversial match between Galatasaray and Goztepe, which led to Goztepe calling for a temporary foreign referee system. Despite Fenerbahce's recent 2-1 victory over Hatayspor, Mourinho expressed dissatisfaction with the officiating, claiming that several red card offenses were overlooked. He accused the Turkish media of ignoring these issues and challenged them to 'speak the truth.' Mourinho's frustrations echo his previous concerns about the integrity of the league, stating that the issues are too systemic for any single club to resolve. The coach's remarks underscore his ongoing struggle to navigate what he perceives as a deeply flawed football culture in Turkey.