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”.

Turkish soccer team Fenerbahce says it has filed a lawsuit against rival Galatasaray for an “attack on the personal rights” of coach Jose Mourinho.

Jose Mourinho is suing Galatasaray claiming damages after the club accused the Fenerbahce boss of making racist statements. Fenerbahce on Friday announced that Mourinho has launched the action through the club's lawyers as the angry recriminations continue from Monday's 0-0 Turkish Super Lig draw between the two clubs.