José Mourinho, coach of Fenerbahçe, is in the midst of controversy after being accused by Galatasaray of making racist comments following the match between both teams last Monday. In light of these accusations, Galatasaray announced that it will take legal action against Mourinho for his alleged "racist statements."
In a press conference after the match, Mourinho mentioned: "If it had been a Turkish referee, it would have been a complete disaster." These words generated a swift reaction, and Galatasaray labeled the statements as racist, thus initiating a legal process against the Fenerbahçe coach.
In response to this situation, Fenerbahçe defended Mourinho, firmly denying that the Portuguese's comments were racist. The club argued that Mourinho's words were taken out of context and misleadingly distorted, committing to take legal action against Galatasaray's unfounded accusation.
Didier Drogba, a former footballer who worked with Mourinho at Chelsea, also spoke out about the matter. Drogba defended Mourinho through a message in which he expressed pride in having worn the Galatasaray jersey and rejected the accusations of racism against the coach.
Currently, the disciplinary board of the Turkish Football Federation is reviewing the case to determine possible future actions. Didier Drogba, in his message, urged focusing on matches and supporting the team, reminding everyone of the passion and rivalries in football.
