Jose Mourinho has filed a defamation lawsuit against Galatasaray after being accused of racism by the Turkish champions following a heated Istanbul derby.

Turkey Süper Lig side, Fenerbahce have filed a lawsuit against their rivals Galatasaray for an “attack on the personal rights” of manager, Jose Mourinho. Galatasaray has accused Mourinho of making racist remarks following a 0-0 draw between both teams on Monday.

Jose Mourinho is to sue rivals Galatasaray after the Istanbul club accused him of racism, Fenerbahce have confirmed. Mourinho said Galatasaray’s bench were “jumping like monkeys” as they appealed an early challenge in the 0-0 draw on Monday. Fenerbahce said Mourinho’s comments had been “completely taken out of context” and “deliberately distorted”.