Jose Mourinho banned! Fenerbahce boss hit with hefty suspension for controversial comments after fiery Istanbul derby that saw Galatasaray threaten legal action

After the fierce derby clash in Istanbul on Sunday, Mourinho criticised the Galatasaray bench for "jumping like monkeys" after an early challenge. The Portuguese coach also claimed the match would have been a "disaster" had a Turkish referee been selected to oversee the contest instead of Slovenian official Slavko Vincic. Galatasaray later responded with a strong statement accusing the Fenerbahce boss of racism and threatening legal action.

Per Sky Sports, The Turkish Football Federation has decided to punish Mourinho with a hefty ban as the ex-Manchester United and Real Madrid boss will serve a two-game ban for racist comments and a further two-match suspension for offensive comments made about the fourth official.

Ex-Galatasaray and Chelsea forward Didier Drogba came to Mourinho's defence amid allegations of racism as the Ivory Coast legend insisted that his former mentor is not a racist.

Fenerbahce will miss the 62-year-old tactician in their dugout in upcoming league clashes against Antalyaspor, Samsunspor, Bodrum and Trabzonspor on March 2, 16, 30 and April 2 respectively.