“I’m the opposite”
Racism allegations: Star coach defends himself
06.03.2025 – 5:52 p.m.Reading time: 1 min.
After the city derby between Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray, those responsible for “Gala” raise serious accusations against the Portuguese. This now reacts – and becomes clear.
Star coach José Mourinho from the Turkish top club Fenerbahçe vehemently resisted the racism allegations of the Istanbul city rival Galatasaray. He was “the opposite” of a racist, said 62 -year -old Portuguese at Sky Sports and added that the allegations against him would prove to be a “boomerang” for gala.
Mourinho had been blocked by the Turkish Football Association (TFF) for four games because he had made a disparity after the city derby. He should also pay 42,000 euros. The lock has now been reduced to two games, the punishment at 14,500 euros.
The success coach has already filed a lawsuit against Galatasaray “due to the violation of personal rights” for moral compensation “. Gala, on the other hand, officially wanted to complain about him at UEFA and FIFA.
“The way they attacked me was not smart,” said Mourinho about the city rival now, “because they don’t know my past. They do not know anything about my relationship with Africa, the people there, to African players and charity organizations.”
Mourinho added “everyone” knew him and knew what kind of person he was. “Everyone knows my bad properties, but this (racism, editor’s note) is not part of it,” he emphasized. The most important thing, however, is that he himself knew “who I am”.
Former protégés such as Didier Drogba or Michael Essien protected Mourinho. “These are very important voices,” he said.