José Mourinho has received a sensitive sanction for his new misconduct at the Istanbul derby. Fenerbahce Istanbul’s coach was closed to four games and also has to pay a fine of almost 42,000 euros.
This was announced by the Turkish Football Association (TFF) on Thursday (February 27, 2025) and punished Mourinhos derogatory comments about Turkish referees and the players of Galatasaray Istanbul.
Mourinho had said after the goalless duel between the two teams that were players on the Galatasaray Bank “Like monkeys” Jumping around, he also criticized what he viewed again unprofessional referee in Turkey. Fenerbahce had argued that the statements of the Portuguese coach “torn out of the context” have been.
Galatasaray wants criminal proceedings against Mourinho
The TFF saw it differently and ruled that the 62-year-old’s statements would be against the “Sporty ethics” violate. Galatasaray had accused Mourinho of racism and announced that it would make official complaints to the UEFA and FIFA. In addition, the club is aiming for criminal proceedings against the Starcoach.