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.

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Galatasaray is taking legal action against Fenerbahce’s head coach, Jose Mourinho, over alleged racist remarks directed at its players, and the Turkish people.

Galatasaray has accused Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho of making 'racist statements' after a tense 0-0 draw, prompting the club to pursue criminal proceedings against him.

Turkish league leaders Galatasaray said the club planned to launch criminal proceedings against Jose Mourinho for “derogatory statements” against Turkish people.The club said it would also submit complaints to governing bodies UEFA and FIFA after the Fenerbahce boss’ comments following Monday’s 0-0 draw between the top two sides.

Former Man Utd and Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has been accused of 'racist' remarks by Galatasaray after their derby match against Fenerbahce.

Galatasaray have accused Fenerbahce head coach Jose Mourinho of making "racist statements" against Turkish people and say they intend to launch criminal proceedings against him.

Then just after the half hour mark, Victor Osimhen went down inside the box after a push. But after his penalty appeals were turned down, he appeared to turned towards Mourinho with a “silence” gesture, which triggered confrontation between both benches and resulted in yellow cards for both coaches, Mourinho and Okan Buruk.

Galatasaray has accused Fenerbahçe boss José Mourinho of his racist remarks about their people. They've announced plans to take legal action condemning his behaviour

Galatasaray have since responded with a strongly-worded statement in which they accuse Mourinho of racism, and they now intend to "initiate criminal proceedings" as well as launch an official complaint to both UEFA and FIFA.

Fenerbache manager, Jose Mourinho, may have landed himself over his remarks following a 0-0 draw with Galatasaray on Monday. The result means Mourinho’s team remain six points behind their rivals in the Turkish Super Lig.