“Everyone knows my bad qualities, but this is not one of them,” says Jose Mourinho following racism charges Football news

Last update:06 March 2025, 19:18 Ist

The chief of Fenerbahce, Mourinho, defended himself, saying that he is the opposite of a racist, after the Turkish giants Galatasaray accused the Portuguese manager of racist observations.

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Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho He defended himself, stating that he is the “opposite of a racist” after the Turkish giants Galatasaray Accused on the Portuguese manager of racist observations targeted against his players following the equality of 0-0 of the parties.

“They (Galatasaray) were not smart in the way they attacked me, because they did not know my past,” said Mourinho.

“They didn’t know my ties with Africa, African people and African players and African charity,” he recalled.

“So, instead of going against me, I think she was boomeranged and went against them,” said her special self-proclaimed with a characteristic spirit.

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Fenerbache said that the manager’s comments were removed from the context and that the Portuguese coach sued Galatasary for 1,907,000 Turkish pound for attack on his personal rights.

“Everyone knows who I am as a person. Everyone knows my bad qualities, but this is not one of my bad qualities. Exactly opposite! “Said Mourinho.

“The most important thing is that I know who I am, and the attack that accused racism was a bad choice,” he continued.

Some African players, including Ivorian Legend Didier Drogba, who had experience playing under the Portuguese chief jumped in his defense following Galatasaray’s accusations.

“I saw recent comments about Jose Mourinho. Believe me when I tell you I know Jose 25 and he is not a racist and history (past and recently) is there to demonstrate this, “Drogba also a former Galatasaray player has pleaded with Fabitad Turkish Club and his fans.

“How can my” father “be racist. Come on boys, “said the former ivory coast striker.

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Mourinho also said that the equipment between the parties would have been a disaster if a Turkish referee had been made available by the accused equality.

The Turkish football federation forbade Mourinho for four games and fined 1,617,000 Turkish pound for what he called derogatory and offensive statements to Turkish referees. The prohibition and fine were subsequently reduced to two matches and 558,500 Turkish pound following a call.