02.03.2025 16:10
Mario Lemina, who wears the Galatasaray jersey, spoke about José Mourinho's comments that sparked a new controversy after the Fenerbahçe derby, where he said, "Everyone on the opposing bench was jumping around like monkeys." When asked whether the Portuguese coach is racist, Lemina responded, "If Drogba is saying something about this, he knows Mourinho's character."
Mario Lemina, who joined Galatasaray during the transfer window, made striking statements regarding the words of Mourinho, which were deemed "racist" by the yellow-red community, after the Fenerbahçe derby.
ANSWER TO THE QUESTION "IS MOURINHO RACIST?"
Lemina spoke to Beyaz TV after the match played in the Ziraat Turkey Cup. The Gabonese footballer's interview was broadcasted on the program aired on Saturday night, March 1, and the experienced midfielder responded to a question about Fenerbahçe's head coach, Jose Mourinho.
Lemina answered the question, "Do you think Mourinho is racist? Drogba supported Mourinho. What would you like to say about Jose Mourinho?" with, "To be honest, I have nothing to say. If Drogba is saying something about this, he knows Mourinho's character. You know I don't like to talk about these matters much,"
DROGBA: "HOW CAN 'MY DAD' BE RACIST?"
Didier Drogba, one of Galatasaray's former players, recently supported his former coach, Jose Mourinho. Drogba stated that Mourinho is not racist. In a post on his social media account, Drogba said, "You know how proud I am to wear the yellow-red jersey and my love for Turkey's most successful club. We all know how fiery and passionate derbies are. I was lucky enough to experience that. I saw the comments made about Jose Mourinho. I want you to trust me when I say that I have known Jose for years and he is not racist, he has proven this time and again. Let's focus on our matches. Let's support our magnificent lions and win the league to put on the 5th star. How can 'my dad' be racist?"
WHAT DID MOURINHO SAY?
Fenerbahçe's head coach, Jose Mourinho, after the Galatasaray match, said, "I cannot compare Yusuf Akçiçek to Raphiel Varene. He is not perfect, but he will be. Varane has won many trophies, and he played in the Champions League at this age. I must also thank the referee. In the situation I mentioned, everyone on the opposing bench was jumping around like monkeys. If it were a Turkish referee, he would have given the card in the 1st minute and I would have had to take him out in the 5th minute. It was a great match for him. Vincenzo Montella has many names at his disposal, but I hope he is also happy with his performance. The goalkeeper is not bad either."