Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has thrown his weight in the back of his former educator, José Mourinho, following allegations of racism towards the Portuguese tactician.
Drogba, who performed below Mourinho at Chelsea, brushed aside the claims in a put up on X on Wednesday (previously Twitter), stressing that he has identified Mourinho for 25 years and may vouch for his personality.
Reacting to the debate order Mourinho’s alleged feedback, Drogba suggested Galatasaray fanatics to concentrate on supporting their workforce in lieu than attractive within the debate.
“Dear @GalatasaraySK, you know how proud I was to wear the yellow and red jersey and my love for the most decorated club in Turkey!!” Drogba wrote.
“Everyone knows how passionate and scorching rivalries may also be, and I’ve been fortunate enough quantity to enjoy it. I’ve perceivable the hot feedback about José Mourinho. Believe me after I inform you I’ve identified José for 25 years, and he isn’t a racist. Historical past (future and up to date) is there to turn out it.
“Let’s focus on our games, support our brilliant Lions, and let’s win the league to get close to our five stars. How can my ‘Dad’ be a racist?” he added.
Mourinho, who not too long ago took rate of Fenerbahçe, has been on the centre of controversy over alleged remarks that some interpreted as racially insensitive. The accusations have sparked reactions, specifically amongst rival fanatics in Turkey.
Drogba, who gained more than one titles below Mourinho at Chelsea, is the actual high-profile determine to come back to the defence of the previous Actual Madrid and Manchester United supervisor.
As tensions persist over the allegations, Mourinho has but to factor an reliable observation at the topic.
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