Jose Mourinho of Fenerbahce Receives Severe Ban Following 'Monkeys' Remark

Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho has been given a four-match ban and fined over 40,000 euros by the Turkish football federation for his remarks following a heated Istanbul derby against Galatasaray. Following a 0-0 draw on Monday, Mourinho, 62, accused the home bench of behaving like "monkeys" and repeated his criticism of Turkish referees. Fenerbahce has defended Mourinho, claiming that his comments were misinterpreted.

On Thursday the Turkish football federation (TFF) disciplinary council handed down a two-match suspension for his comments against the fourth referee and two additional matches for his blast at the Galatasaray bench.

They were judged "contrary to sporting ethics".

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

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