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JOSE MOURINHO has been hit with a four-match ban amid his racism row with Galatasaray.The Fenerbahce boss was accused by his Turkish rivals of making “racist statements” after Monday’s Istanbul derby, which ended 0-0.Jose Mourinho has been banned for four matches in TurkeyCredit: RexOkan Buruk’s Galatasaray had accused Mourinho of making ‘racist statements’Credit: RexFormer Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham boss Mourinho claimed after the stalemate that Galatasaray had tried to get one of his team booked early on.He told a press conference that “everyone on the opposing bench was jumping around like monkeys.”Galatasaray immediately hit back and accused the Portuguese manager, 62, of “regularly using derogatory words towards the Turkish people” since moving to Istanbul.Fenerbahce responded by accusing Galatasaray of “pathetic slander.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowever, the Turkish Football Federation have now announced that the Special One will serve a lengthy suspension as a result of his actions after the game.A statement said that Mourinho’s post-match press conference comments about Galatasaray “contained expressions that could encourage violence and disorder in sport, were divisive and separatist in society, and could cause fan incidents.”Slovenian Slavko Vincic was drafted in especially to referee the fiery derby clash, after Mourinho accused Turkish officials of giving favourable decisions to Galatasaray.Mourinho was criticised for going into the referees’ dressing room after the game – and openly criticising the quality of Turkish refereeing.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSThat led to a second charge for directing “derogatory and offensive statements towards the Turkish fourth official” at full-time.The statement also claimed he made “insulting and offensive statements towards both the Turkish football community and all Turkish referees.”Jose Mourinho ruins Mauro Icardi with sarcastic comments and fans love it Mourinho received a two-game ban for each of the charges, as well as a total fine of £35,000.He will miss the next four league games against Antalyaspor, Samsunspor, Bodrum and Trabzonspor.But Mourinho will be in the dugout for Fenerbahce’s Europa League last-16 ties against Rangers next month.The Portuguese boss took charge of his Turkish club in June and they currently sit second in the Super Lig, six points off champions Galatasaray.In the aftermath of their racism accusation, Mourinho was defended by several former players including Didier Drogba.The Chelsea legend spent two years at Galatasaray from 2012 to 2014 and is considered a cult icon by their fans.But Drogba backed his former Blues boss in the row, saying: “Dear@GalatasaraySK. You know how proud I was to wear the yellow and red jersey and my love for the most decorated club in Turkey!!”We all know how passionate and heated rivalries can be, and I’ve been lucky enough to experience it.”I’ve seen the recent comments about Jose Mourinho. Trust me when I tell you I have known Jose for xx years and he is not a racist and history (past and recent ) is there to prove it.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Let’s focus on our games, support our brilliant lions and let’s win the league to get close to our 5.”How can my “Dad” be a racist? Come on guys.” More

DIDIER DROGBA has passionately defended his former boss Jose Mourinho over accusations of racism. Fenerbahce boss Mourinho is the target of legal action from rivals Galatasaray following a bad-tempered Istanbul derby on Monday.Jose Mourinho has been the subject of racism claims from GalatasarayCredit: RexThe claims were made following a fractious Istanbul derby on MondayCredit: GettyDidier Drogba, who played under Mourinho at Chelsea, has come to his former boss’s defenceCredit: Getty Images – GettyThe Special One guided his team to a 0-0 draw in a hostile atmosphere at RAMS Park.Fenerbahce are six points behind Galatasaray in the Super Lig title race.But a comment made by Mourinho following the game has prompted fury from the club. Mourinho accused Galatasaray’s bench of “jumping around like monkeys” while trying to get a rival player booked during his post-match press conference.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe ex-Chelsea boss has been a vocal critic of officiating in Turkey throughout the season.Slovenian ref Slavko Vincic was drafted in by the Turkish FA specially for the grudge match. After the stalemate, Mourinho said: “We thank the referee because after the big dive in the first minute and their bench jumping like monkeys on the top of the kid, with a Turkish referee, the kid would have a yellow card after one minute and after five minutes I would have to change. “Thankfully it was a perfect experience for him.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSGalatasaray reacted furiously to the comments, with the club releasing a statement on Tuesday.It included their “intention to initiate criminal proceedings concerning the racist statements made by Jose Mourinho”.Jose Mourinho launches new side hustle alongside Fenerbahce job as John Terry vows to be first customer Drogba, who played under Mourinho at Chelsea and won three Premier League titles, took to social media to defend his ex-boss.The Ivorian, who also played two seasons for Galatasaray, wrote a plea to his former employers. He said: “Dear@GalatasaraySK. You know how proud I was to wear the yellow and red jersey and my love for the most decorated club in Turkey!! “We all know how passionate and heated rivalries can be, and I’ve been lucky enough to experience it. “I’ve seen the recent comments about Jose Mourinho. Trust me when I tell you I have known Jose for xx years and he is not a racist and history (past and recent ) is there to prove it. “Let’s focus on our games, support our brilliant lions and let’s win the league to get close to our 5.”Drogba added: “How can my “Dad” be a racist? Come on guys.”Fenerbahce released their own counter-statement on Tuesday, defending Mourinho.It read: “A statement made by our technical director Jose Mourinho after the match was completely taken out of context and an attempt was made to deliberately distort it.”As every sensible person can see and understand; these statements used by Jose Mourinho to describe the excessive reaction of the opposing team’s technical staff to the referee decisions during the match can in no way be associated with racism.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Trying to portray this statement as racist is a completely malicious approach.”We would like to inform the public that we will use our legal rights regarding this pathetic slander that was made in order to take the competition off the field, change the agenda and manipulate it.” More

FENERBAHCE accused Galatasaray of “pathetic slander” over claims Jose Mourinho made “racist statements”.Ex-Chelsea and Manchester United boss Mourinho, now in charge of Fenerbahce, claimed the Galatasaray bench “jumped around like monkeys” in a bid to get a rival booked during Monday’s 0-0 draw.Galatasaray accused Jose Mourinho of making ‘racist statements’Credit: GettyThe Portuguese was alleged to have said the match was made better by the fact it was NOT officiated by a Turkish ref, with Slovenian Slavko Vincic in charge.Galatasaray announced they intended to “initiate criminal proceedings concerning the racist statements made by Jose Mourinho”, and would submit official complaints to Uefa and Fifa.Fenerbahce responded: “A statement made by Jose Mourinho after the match was taken completely out of context and deliberately distorted.“These expressions, used by Jose Mourinho to describe the extreme reaction of the opposing team’s technical staff to the referee’s decisions during the match, can in no way be associated with racism.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“Trying to portray this discourse as racist is a completely malevolent approach. “We would like to inform the public that we will exercise our legal rights regarding this pathetic slander that aims to take the competition out of the field, change the agenda and manipulate it.”Fenerbahce vice-president Acun Ilicali said: “As a club I can clearly say that we are behind our coach, we are supporting him 100 per cent.”Galatasaray’s statement after the game said: “Since the commencement of his managerial duties in Turkey, Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho has persistently issued derogatory statements directed towards the Turkish people.Most read in Football“We formally declare our intention to initiate criminal proceedings concerning the racist statements made by Jose Mourinho, and shall accordingly submit official complaints to UEFA and FIFA.”Jose Mourinho launches new side hustle alongside Fenerbahce job as John Terry vows to be first customer Mourinho praised Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic, who was drafted in to take charge amid contorversies surrounding Turkish officials, for remaining resolute.The Portuguse, 62 – who was criticised for visiting the referee’s dressing room after the game – said: “The reason this was a good match was because of the referee’s performance.”He had enough honesty to manage this match well. They tried to get a yellow card for our 18-year-old player from the first minute, but the referee managed the game well.” More

GALATASARAY have vowed to file a criminal complaint against Jose Mourinho amid claims he made “racist statements” after Monday’s Istanbul derby.Mourinho’s Fenerbahce side drew 0-0 away with their bitter rivals but the match was overshadowed by allegations of racism.Jose Mourinho in his post-match press conference following the Istanbul derbyCredit: GettyMonday’s huge derby between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce ended goallessCredit: GettyMourinho was not happy with how Galatasaray behavedCredit: GettyFormer Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham boss Mourinho claimed after the stalemate that Galatasaray had tried to get one of his team booked early on.He told a press conference that “everyone on the opposing bench was jumping around like monkeys”.Galatasaray immediately hit back and accused the Portuguese manager, 62, of “regularly using derogatory words towards the Turkish people” since moving to Istanbul.In a damning statement, accompanied by a #SayNoToRacism tag, the reigning Turkish champions added: “[He] has now added inhumane rhetoric to his immoral statements.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL”We would like to inform you that we will file a criminal complaint with the prosecutor’s office and that we will also file a complaint with UEFA and FIFA regarding these racist statements against Jose Mourinho.”Furthermore, we shall diligently observe the stance adopted by Fenerbahce — an institution professing to uphold ‘exemplary moral values’— in response to the reprehensible conduct exhibited by their manager.”In his post-match press conference, Mourinho claimed Galatasary players had played for a draw and tried to get one of his players a yellow card.Praising Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic, who was reportedly drafted in from abroad following a string of controversies surrounding Turkish officials, Mourinho said: “The reason this was a good match was because of the referee’s performance.Most read in Football”He had enough honesty to manage this match well. They tried to get a yellow card for our 18-year-old player from the first minute, but the referee managed the game well.”However, it was his comments that followed which are believed to have caused uproar.Istanbul derby SUSPENDED as Fenerbahce fans throw flares into Galatasaray end and police forced to interveneMourinho continued: “In the situation I mentioned, everyone on the opposing bench was jumping around like monkeys.”If it were a Turkish referee, they would have immediately given the card, and I would have had to take the player off in a minute.”It was a great match for him.””After the match, I went to the referee’s room. I said to the first referee, ‘Thank you for managing this big match well.’ “I said to the [Turkish] fourth official, ‘If it was you, this match would have been a disaster’. It was a very, very good match in terms of emotion and competition.”Mourinho is yet to respond to the allegations made against him. The former Man Utd boss has previously spoken out on how football is plagued by racist incidents.Fenerbahce’s supporters hurled red flares into the Galatasaray endCredit: AFPJose and opposite number Buruk enjoy a friendly handshake before kick-offCredit: GettyThe feisty derby saw seven yellow cards dished out, and the match was also stopped momentarily when Fenerbahce fans launched flares into the home fans beneath them.Some 30,000 police officers were believed to be on duty for Monday night’s match.Galatasaray star Victor Osimhen later shared his club’s statement to his Instagram story.Mourinho had previously criticised Osimhen for his on-pitch antics, labelling him a fantastic player, but claiming he “dives too much”.Galatasaray boss Okan Buruk later took aim at the “Special One” for going into the referee’s dressing room to talk to him.Buruk said: “Mourinho took a long time to cry. The Crying One… He’s famous for crying. He went into the referee’s room and cried. Let him keep crying.”Mourinho entered the referee’s room. It is very wrong for him to speak insultingly to the Turkish referee. He said that if they were the ones managing, it would be like this. “This is very wrong. I cannot believe that he is humiliating the Turkish referees so much, I condemn it.”READ MORE SUN STORIESFormer Porto, Real Madrid and Inter Milan boss Mourinho took over at Fenerbahce last year. Monday’s result leaves them in second place, six points behind Galatasaray with 12 Super Lig games remaining. More