Turkish soccer team Fenerbahce says it has filed a lawsuit against rival Galatasaray for an “attack on the personal rights” of coach Jose Mourinho.

Jose Mourinho is suing Galatasaray claiming damages after the club accused the Fenerbahce boss of making racist statements. Fenerbahce on Friday announced that Mourinho has launched the action through the club's lawyers as the angry recriminations continue from Monday's 0-0 Turkish Super Lig draw between the two clubs.

Jose Mourinho has filed a lawsuit against Galatasaray after they accused him of making racist statements, the manager's club Fenerbahce said on Friday. Fenerbahce said in a statement that Mourinho was suing Galatasaray for 1,