Turkish league leaders Galatasaray said the club planned to launch criminal proceedings against Jose Mourinho for "derogatory statements" against Turkish people, with Fenerbahce hitting back at what they claim to be a “malicious approach”.

Turkish league leaders Galatasaray said the club planned to launch criminal proceedings against Jose Mourinho for “derogatory statements” about Turkish people.The club said it would also submit complaints to governing bodies UEFA and FIFA after the Fenerbahce boss’ comments following Monday’s 0-0 draw between the top two sides.

Then just after the half hour mark, Victor Osimhen went down inside the box after a push. But after his penalty appeals were turned down, he appeared to turned towards Mourinho with a “silence” gesture, which triggered confrontation between both benches and resulted in yellow cards for both coaches, Mourinho and Okan Buruk.

Galatasaray has accused Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho of making 'racist statements' after a tense 0-0 draw, prompting the club to pursue criminal proceedings against him.

Galatasaray is taking legal action against Fenerbahce’s head coach, Jose Mourinho, over alleged racist remarks directed at its players, and the Turkish people.

Galatasaray have since responded with a strongly-worded statement in which they accuse Mourinho of racism, and they now intend to "initiate criminal proceedings" as well as launch an official complaint to both UEFA and FIFA.

Fenerbache manager, Jose Mourinho, may have landed himself over his remarks following a 0-0 draw with Galatasaray on Monday. The result means Mourinho’s team remain six points behind their rivals in the Turkish Super Lig.

Jose Mourinho's side will look to overcome rivals Galatasaray in the Turkish league to close the gap in the table