‘How Can My Dad Be A Racist?’ Drogba Defends Mourinho

Didier Drogba has jumped to the defence of his former coach, Jose Mourinho, following racism allegation labelled against him by Galatasaray.

Following a 0-0 draw between the tense Istanbul rivals on Monday, Galatasaray accused the Fenerbahce manager of making “racist statements.”

Galatasaray’s comments were not immediately understood, and former Real Madrid, Manchester United, Chelsea, and Spurs coach Mourinho hasn’t publicly refuted the claim.

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Speaking after Monday’s league draw at Galatasaray, the Portuguese coach said the home bench had been “jumping like monkeys”.

Drogba, who he spent years with at Chelsea, claimed that Mourinho is not racist in a post on his X handle on Wednesday.

Drogba, who played for Galatasaray between 2013 and 2014, made an appeal to his former club to put more effort into regaining Turkish league dominance.

You know how honored I was to wear the yellow and red jersey and my support for Turkey’s most decorated club, GalatasaraySK! I’ve had the opportunity to go through one of the many passionate and heated rivalries that we all know.

” I’ve seen the recent comments about Jose Mourinho. Trust me when I tell you that I’ve known Jose for 25 years, that his past and present serve as proof, and that he’s not a racist. Let’s focus on our games, support our brilliant lions and let’s win the league to get close to our 5-star. How can my “Dad” be a racist? Come on guys, “the Ivorian wrote.

Dear @GalatasaraySK

You are aware of my pride in sported yellow and red jerseys and my devotion to Turkey’s most prestigious club! !

I’ve had the opportunity to go through one of the many passionate and heated rivalries that we all have.

I’ve seen some recent comments about Jose…

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