Mourinho Gets Four-Match Ban For ‘Monkeys’ Comment, Referee Blast

The Turkish football federation on Thursday handed down a four-game ban and a fine totaling more than 40 000 euros to Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho for his comments following the explosive Istanbul derby against Galatasaray.

After Monday’s game ended in a 0-0 stalemate, the 62-year-old Mourinho said the home bench had been “jumping like monkeys”.

He reportedly criticized Turkish referees once more.

Fenerbahce said that Mourinho’s comments were taken out of context.

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The Turkish football federation (TFF) disciplinary panel on Thursday issued a two-game suspension for his remarks against the fourth referee and two additional games for his foul play at Galatasaray bench.

They were judged “contrary to sporting ethics”.

Mourinho, whose team trail leaders Galatasaray by six points in the table, was also fined just over 42, 000 euros.

Source: Channels TV