Fenerbahce's manager, Jose Mourinho, refutes allegations of racism made by Galatasaray following a recent match, stating he is the 'opposite' of racist. Galatasaray plans to pursue legal action against him, citing his comments involving their coaching staff. Mourinho argues that the accusations are misguided, emphasizing his extensive history and positive engagements with African communities. He has also initiated legal proceedings against Galatasaray for damages and received support from former players he coached, who defended his character amid the controversy. His remarks about Turkish referees compounded the discussions surrounding the match.
They [Galatasaray] were not clever in the way they attacked me, because they didn't know my past. They didn't know my connections with Africa, with African people and African players and African charities.
Everyone knows who I am as a person. Everybody knows my bad qualities, but that is not one of my bad qualities. Exactly the opposite!
The attack accusing racism was a bad choice.
I thank the people who didn't have a problem to speak [out], especially my boys, my former players. They were a very important voice.
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