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

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's comments following Monday's 0-0 draw between the top two sides.

Mourinho has regularly criticised referees in Turkey since taking over as Fenerbahce manager last summer and welcomed the decision, saying it was an important step to boosting “credibility”. “The decision has been made and he is a top-level referee,

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.

Galatasaray have announced that they intend to report Jose Mourinho to UEFA and FIFA for alleged ‘racist’ comments the Fenerbahce head coach made following their match this evening. The top-of-the-table Turkish Super Lig clash ended goalless to ensure Galatasaray preserved their eight-point lead over Mourinho’s Fenerbahce at the summit.

Jose Mourinho's side will look to overcome rivals Galatasaray in the Turkish league to close the gap in the table