Jose Mourinho has denied that his remarks about the Galatasaray bench, which included a reference that could be interpreted as racist, were made with racial intent. After the Turkish Football Federation imposed a four-game ban, later reduced to two matches, Galatasaray announced plans for criminal proceedings over Mourinho's words. In an interview, Mourinho emphasized his connections to Africa as a defense against accusations of racism, asserting that critics did not understand his history. Amid legal disputes, both clubs are embroiled in a larger conversation about race within Turkish football.
Jose Mourinho claims that his remarks regarding the Galatasaray bench were misunderstood due to his African connections, asserting he is against racism.
The Turkish Football Federation penalized Mourinho with a four-match ban for his comments, reflecting ongoing tensions in Turkish football regarding racial issues.
Mourinho stated, 'They were not clever in the way they attacked me, because they didn't know my past. Everyone knows who I am as a person.'
Galatasaray plans to pursue criminal action against Mourinho for what they deemed racist comments, while both sides are seeking legal compensation.
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