Jose Mourinho has filed a lawsuit against Galatasaray after they accused him of making racist statements, the manager's club Fenerbahce said on Friday.

Jose Mourinho has been banned for four matches and fined after comments he made following his Fenerbahce side’s match against Istanbul rivals Galatasaray. Galatasaray accused Mourinho of making “racist statements” after Monday’s 0-0 draw and said that the club intended to initiate criminal proceedings against him.

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