Jose Mourinho to sue Galatasaray after being accused of ‘racist statements’ - Fenerbahce said Mourinho’s comments were taken ‘out of context’

Jose Mourinho is suing Galatasaray claiming damages after the club accused the Fenerbahce boss of making racist statements. Fenerbahce on Friday announced that Mourinho has launched the action through the club's lawyers as the angry recriminations continue from Monday's 0-0 Turkish Super Lig draw between the two clubs.

Turkish soccer team Fenerbahce said Friday it had filed a lawsuit against rival Galatasaray for an “attack on the personal rights” of coach Jose Mourinho.

José Mourinho has initiated legal action against Galatasaray after the club accused him of making racist remarks. The Fenerbahce manager, and former Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham boss, was accused by Galatasaray of making discriminatory statements following an explosive Istanbul derby on Monday,