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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Mark Walker

Mourinho under investigation for controversial ‘monkey’ remarks ahead of Rangers tie

Jose Mourinho is facing a sweat over a dug-out ban for Ibrox after Galatasaray demanded UEFA take action against him.

Rangers face Fenerbahce in the Europa League Round of 16 with the first leg in Istanbul next week before the return in Glasgow.

Fenerbahce boss Mourinho's antics in their derby at Galatasaray where he claimed the home bench were 'jumping around like monkeys' sparked outrage among the hosts who have accused him of racism.

Mourinho is already facing a disciplinary charge from the Turkish FA and now Galatasaray's director of sport Abdullah Kavukcu has demanded UEFA take action.


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European football's governing body have the power to slap a ten-game ban on Mourinho under their Article 14.1 rules and the former Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur boss will face an anxious wait to see if he is allowed to take his place in the Ibrox dug-out.

Kavukcu said: "We have reported him to UEFA. We will do everything necessary regarding Jose Mourinho. He has officially committed racism.

"They and the Turkish FA must make a stand against his clear case of racism. Both of them have to punish him."

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