Turkish Giants Set to File Criminal Complaint Over Fenerbahce Boss’s ‘Derogatory’ Remarks
Jose Mourinho, the outspoken Fenerbahce manager, finds himself in hot water after Galatasaray accused him of racism and vowed to take legal action following a tense goalless draw between the two Istanbul rivals on Monday. The explosive claim stems from comments Mourinho made after the match, which Galatasaray slammed as “derogatory” and “inhumane” toward Turkish people, escalating an already bitter feud.
The derby was a powder keg from the start. Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic dished out seven yellow cards and briefly halted play in the 52nd minute when fans hurled flares onto the pitch. Tensions were so high that players from both sides refused to shake hands before kickoff. Amid the chaos, Mourinho—never one to shy away from controversy—praised Vincic’s steady hand, while taking a swipe at Galatasaray’s bench. “Everyone on the opponent’s bench was jumping like monkeys,” he said, adding that a Turkish referee would have buckled under the pressure and lost control.
Those words lit the fuse. Galatasaray wasted no time, issuing a scathing statement on their website that called out the 62-year-old Portuguese coach for what they described as a pattern of disrespect since arriving in Turkey. “Today, his discourse has escalated beyond merely immoral comments into unequivocally inhumane rhetoric,” the statement read. The club didn’t stop at words—they announced plans to file a criminal complaint against Mourinho and lodge formal protests with UEFA and FIFA. They also challenged Fenerbahce, a club that prides itself on “exemplary moral values,” to address their manager’s behavior.
Mourinho, who has often clashed with officials during his Turkish stint, stood by his praise for Vincic. “I must thank the referee,” he said post-match. “They tried to get a yellow card for our 18-year-old player from the first minute, but he managed the game well.” His remarks about Galatasaray’s antics, however, were what sparked the firestorm.
Galatasaray’s manager, Okan Buruk, couldn’t resist a dig of his own. Taking a playful jab at Mourinho’s reputation, he quipped, “You know the talk about the crying one—he is famous for his crying. Again, he cried here for a long time, he cried inside, he entered the referee’s room and cried. May he continue crying!”
As of now, neither Mourinho nor Fenerbahce have responded to the accusations, leaving the football world waiting to see how this latest chapter in the Special One’s storied career plays out. With legal threats looming and tempers still simmering, this Istanbul rivalry just got a lot uglier.
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