'How could my 'dad' be a racist?': Drogba defends Mourinho against Turkish club's claims
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Synopsis
In light of recent allegations against Jose Mourinho by Galatasaray, Didier Drogba has voiced his support for the former Chelsea manager. Drogba humorously questioned the racism claims on social media, emphasizing their long-standing relationship and urging focus on football rather than off-field controversies.
Key Takeaways
- Didier Drogba defends Jose Mourinho amidst racism allegations.
- The comments were made after a heated derby between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce.
- Mourinho has openly criticized officiating standards in Turkey.
- Drogba highlights their 25-year friendship as evidence against the claims.
- Fenerbahce labeled Galatasaray's accusations as a malicious approach.
New Delhi, Feb 26 (NationPress) Legendary striker Didier Drogba, renowned for his tenure at Chelsea, has come forward to support his former coach Jose Mourinho after the Fenerbahce head coach faced accusations of making racist remarks from Galatasaray. The high-stakes derby between the rival teams was held on Monday, during which Galatasaray accused the Portuguese manager of making bigoted statements, claiming that the match would have been a 'disaster' if officiated by a Turkish referee.
Drogba, who played for Galatasaray in 2013 and 2014, has collaborated with Mourinho during two separate tenures at Chelsea. He humorously remarked on social media, 'How can my dad be racist?', highlighting the unique bond they share.
'Dear @GalatasaraySK, I have immense pride in having worn the yellow and red jersey, and my affection for the most storied club in Turkey is unwavering! We understand how intense rivalries are, and I have been fortunate to witness it firsthand.
'I have observed the recent comments about Jose Mourinho. I have known him for 25 years, and I assure you he is not a racist; history (both past and present) attests to this. Let’s concentrate on our games, support our remarkable lions, and aim for the league title to edge closer to our 5 stars. How can my “Dad” be a racist? Come on, everyone,' Drogba expressed on X.
Mourinho has been vocal about his dissatisfaction with the officiating standards in Turkey since his arrival at the start of the current season. His club backed him up with a statement, describing Galatasaray's accusations as a 'malicious approach'.
'Portraying this statement as racist is entirely a malicious approach. We inform the public that we will pursue our legal rights against this incompetent slander, intended to shift the rivalry off the pitch and manipulate the narrative,' the statement asserted.
