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Galatasaray to Pursue Legal Action Against Mourinho Over Alleged “Racist Statements”
Galatasaray to Sue Mourinho for Alleged Racist Remarks
- The specific statements in question were not immediately clarified by Galatasaray.
- The match was officiated by Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic at the request of both clubs.
- Fenerbahce and Mourinho have yet to respond to the accusations.
Galatasaray has announced its intention to pursue criminal proceedings and file official complaints with football’s governing bodies against Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho, alleging that he made “racist statements” following the teams’ 0-0 draw on Monday.
The specific statements in question were not immediately clarified by Galatasaray.
Galatasaray released a statement condemning Mourinho’s “derogatory statements directed towards the Turkish people” and characterizing his recent comments as “unequivocally inhumane rhetoric.”
Fenerbahce and Mourinho have yet to respond to the accusations.
