Galatasaray has accused Fenerbahce's manager, José Mourinho, of making racist remarks following their 0-0 draw in the Istanbul derby on February 24, 2025. The controversy centers on Mourinho's post-match comments, where he described the Galatasaray bench as "jumping like monkeys" during the game. Additionally, he criticized Turkish referees, suggesting the match would have been a "disaster" if officiated by them, and praised Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic for his performance.In response, Galatasaray issued a statement condemning Mourinho's remarks, stating that his discourse has escalated "beyond merely immoral comments into unequivocally inhumane rhetoric." The club announced its intention to initiate criminal proceedings
