Jose Mourinho Suspended for Four Matches Over Referee Remarks

The Turkish Football Federation fined and banned the Fenerbahce manager for comments deemed offensive and against sports ethics after a match with Galatasaray.

• Jose Mourinho received a four-match ban and a 1,617,000 Turkish lira ($44,000) fine from the Turkish Football Federation (TFF).
• The punishment followed Mourinho's comments criticizing Turkish referees after a 0-0 draw against Galatasaray in the Turkish Super Lig.
• The TFF stated that Mourinho's remarks violated sports ethics, promoted disorder, and could incite fan violence.
• Fenerbahce defended Mourinho, claiming his comments were taken out of context and misrepresented, and announced plans for legal action against the accusations.
• Galatasaray announced intentions to report Mourinho to FIFA and UEFA, alleging his comments included racist statements.

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