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.

Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho was accused of racism by Turkish side Galatasaray at the end of the derby played on Monday against Fenerbahce. While the awaited clash between the two Istanbul clubs ended 0-0,

Galatasaray plans to start criminal proceedings against Jose Mourinho and file complaints with soccer’s governing body after accusing the Fenerbahce coach of making racist comments after a Turkish league game.

Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has rejected accusations of racism made against his former manager Jose Mourinho The former Chelsea manager has been accused by Galatasaray after the game against Fenerbahce of making racist comments Mourinho moved the Turkish Superlig last summer after leaving Italian giants AS Roma halfway through last seasonFormer Ivory Coast and Chelsea forward Didier Drogba has jumped to the defence of Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho following allegations of racism in Turkey.

Didier Drogba defends Jose Mourinho against Galatasaray racism accusations - "How can my ‘Dad’ be a racist ... come on guys."

Galatasaray said they would "initiate criminal proceedings" against Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho after claiming he made "racist statements" following the teams' 0-0 draw on Monday.

Victor Osimhen and Jose Mourinho agree on the level of officiating during the tense Istanbul derby between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce last night.

Galatasaray manager, Okan Buruk, has claimed his Fenerbahce counterpart, Jose Mourinho, went to the referee’s room and cried. Buruk was speaking following their 0-0 draw on Monday night. Mourinho was spotting heading into referee Slavko Vincic’s room,

Galatasaray have announced that they intend to report Jose Mourinho to UEFA and FIFA for alleged ‘racist’ comments the Fenerbahce head coach made following their match this evening. The top-of-the-table Turkish Super Lig clash ended goalless to ensure Galatasaray preserved their eight-point lead over Mourinho’s Fenerbahce at the summit.