Following a heated Istanbul derby, Galatasaray has accused Jose Mourinho of making racist statements and plans to file criminal proceedings and complaints to UEFA and FIFA. Mourinho, who previously indicated concerns about local refereeing, faces backlash after suggesting the home team's bench reacted excessively during the game.
Galatasaray to Take Legal Action Against Mourinho for Alleged Racist Remarks

Galatasaray to Take Legal Action Against Mourinho for Alleged Racist Remarks
Turkish club Galatasaray announces plans to pursue legal proceedings against Fenerbahce's manager, Jose Mourinho, over purported racist comments following a recent match.
Galatasaray has declared its intent to pursue criminal proceedings against Fenerbahce's manager, Jose Mourinho, following allegations of "racist statements" he reportedly made after the teams' recent 0-0 draw. While the specifics of the statements have not been fully disclosed, Mourinho's post-match remarks have raised eyebrows and sparked outrage from rival fans and players alike.
The controversy erupted during the aftermath of the Istanbul derby when Mourinho likened the behavior of Galatasaray's bench to "jumping like monkeys," in reference to the home side's reactions during the game. He also expressed his disdain for the use of Turkish referees, suggesting their involvement would have been a "disaster," particularly criticizing the young defender Yusuf Akcicek's treatment during the match, stating that had a Turkish referee officiated, the player would have received a yellow card early on.
In light of these incidents, Galatasaray released a firm statement denouncing Mourinho's comments as crossing the line from mere provocative rhetoric to acts of "unequivocally inhumane" speech. The club has vowed to take this matter seriously and mentioned they would also lodge formal complaints with governing bodies such as UEFA and FIFA, emphasizing that they would closely monitor Fenerbahce's response to Mourinho's comments, particularly given the club's purported commitment to "exemplary moral values."
Mourinho, known for his contentious history in football management across clubs like Chelsea, Manchester United, and Tottenham, has been at the helm of Fenerbahce since the last summer. Earlier this season, he dealt with disciplinary actions after openly criticizing the refereeing standards in Turkey, and he had previously expressed his preference for foreign officiating in an attempt to maintain the match's credibility and image.
As the situation develops, interest remains high regarding Fenerbahce's official response to these unfolding events and whether further actions will be taken against Mourinho as the season progresses. BBC Sport has reached out to Fenerbahce for their commentary on the matter.