26.02.2025 10:00
Jose Mourinho's statement about the Galatasaray bench, saying they were "jumping around like monkeys," has drawn significant backlash. The Yellow-Red club has taken a stand against racism and filed a complaint with UEFA and FIFA. The potential punishment Mourinho could face due to these remarks is also on the agenda. According to UEFA's disciplinary regulations, the term "monkey" is considered racist, and the penalty starts at a minimum of 10 matches.
After the Galatasaray - Fenerbahçe derby played in the 25th week of the Süper Lig, the echoes of the statements made by both coaches continue. Especially, the words of the Yellow-Navy Blues' coach Jose Mourinho targeting Okan Buruk and the Galatasaray bench have been widely discussed and received a strong reaction from the Red-Yellows.
"EVERYONE WAS JUMPING LIKE MONKEYS"
Fenerbahçe Coach Jose Mourinho's statement, "Everyone in the rival bench was jumping like monkeys," created a stir by targeting Galatasaray. The Yellow-Red club made a statement regarding the issue, saying, "Since he started working in Turkey, Fenerbahçe Coach Jose Mourinho has regularly made derogatory remarks about the Turkish people, and today he has added inhumane statements to his immoral expressions. We inform you that we will file a criminal complaint against Jose Mourinho for these racist remarks, and we will also lodge a complaint with UEFA and FIFA. Alongside all these initiatives, we will follow the stance that our 'moral exemplar' rival's coaches will take regarding this statement," it said.
"THEY HAVE TO PUNISH HIM"
Administrator Abdullah Kavukcu also stated, "We will do everything necessary regarding Jose Mourinho. He has clearly committed racism; he must explain who he is calling a monkey. As if this is a banana republic! He talks about everything, Acun comes out and defends him. After the match, he goes to the referee's room and congratulates him! Before we act, the TFF must do what is necessary regarding racism! They do everything, then they act superior! If we did it, what would they do? If the TFF does something about this issue, they are already obliged to punish the guy for racism," he said.
MOURINHO COULD RECEIVE A 10-MATCH BAN
The issue has also resonated widely in the European press. From England to Spain, and from Italy to Germany and France, Mourinho's "monkey" remark has been evaluated as racism in sports programs across all European countries. UEFA has very strict rules regarding this matter. According to Article 14 of the UEFA Disciplinary Regulations, calling someone a 'monkey' in sports competitions is considered racism, and depending on the situation, the penalty starts from at least 10 matches.