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Jose Mourinho is to sue rivals Galatasaray for “damages” after the Istanbul club accused him of racism, Fenerbahce have confirmed.
Mourinho said Galatasaray’s bench were “jumping like monkeys” as they appealed an early challenge in the 0-0 draw on Monday.
The Fenerbahce manager also said the derby was better for being refereed by a Slovenian, in Slavko Vincic, than a Turkish official after both clubs requested a foreign appointment.
Mourinho was banned for four matches and fined £35,000 by the Turkish Football Federation on Thursday for two seperate disciplinary matters, two days after Galatasaray outlined their intention to “initiate criminal proceedings concerning the racist statements made by Jose Mourinho”.
Fenerbahce, who are appealing Mourinho’s touchline ban, confirmed that the former Chelsea, Real Madrid and Manchester United manager, 62, will be suing Galatasaray for damages through the club’s lawyers.
“We would like to announce to the public that a lawsuit for moral damages of 1,907,000 Turkish Lira (£41,000) has been filed against Galatasaray Sports Club by Fenerbahçe Sports Club lawyers due to the attack on the personal rights of Jose Mourinho,” a statement said.
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