CNN
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Fenerbahçe manager José Mourinho, one of the most recognizable names in soccer, has been accused of making “racist statements” by rival team Galatasaray, which plans to seek criminal charges against the world-renowned coach.
The accusation follows the teams’ heated 0-0 draw in the Turkish Süper Lig on Monday, but Galatasaray did not make clear which comments it was referring to.
After the match, Mourinho heavily criticized the standard of Turkish referees and told reporters that Galatasaray’s bench had been “jumping like monkeys,” referring to the reaction of coaches and substitutes following an incident in the first half.
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