Jose Mourinho has filed a lawsuit against Galatasaray after they accused him of making racist statements, the manager's club Fenerbahce said on Friday. Fenerbahce said in a statement that Mourinho was suing Galatasaray for 1,

The fallout from the Fenerbahce versus Galatasaray match on Monday continues, with the former now confirming they have filed a lawsuit against their arch-rivals

Fenerbahce have accused Galatasaray of “pathetic slander” after the latter claimed Jose Mourinho made “racist statements” following Monday’s 0-0 draw between the sides.

Chelsea legend Didier Drogba is siding with Jose Mourinho against his former club as the Fenerbahce boss is threatening legal action against Galatasaray. The two Istanbul rivals faced off in a predictably heated derby on Monday.

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.

Jose Mourinho has been banned for four matches and fined after comments he made following his Fenerbahce side’s match against Istanbul rivals Galatasaray. Galatasaray accused Mourinho of making “racist statements” after Monday’s 0-0 draw and said that the club intended to initiate criminal proceedings against him.

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.

Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has weighed into the Turkish soccer spat involving Jose Mourinho by saying his old coach “is not a racist and history is there to prove it.”

Fenerbahce say rivals Galatasaray have taken comments made by Jose Mourinho “completely out of context” after they accused him of racism.Galatasaray issued a statement after the goalless draw