Ramadan Mubarak — Mourinho wishes Muslims amid racism allegations
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Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho || Image credit: Imago

Ramadan Mubarak — Mourinho wishes Muslims amid racism allegations

Faruq Ibrahim 18:23 - 01.03.2025

Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho shares in the Ramadan cheers.

In a heartwarming display of goodwill, Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho wished his Muslim fans and followers Ramadan Mubarak, underscoring his ability to connect with individuals of diverse backgrounds.

The Muslim holy month, Ramadan, began today, March 1st. For the next 29 or 30 days of-age adherents of the Islamic faith are obligated to fast and maintain chastity. 

With the Islamic world and their allies commemorating the start of the ninth month of the Hijrah calendar, Jose, a Catholic, joined the well-wishing. 

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Mourinho displays his tolerance amid racism allegations 

The 62-year-old is currently embroiled in a racism controversy after Galatasaray released a statement accusing him of using a derogatory sentence with racist undertones. 

Mourinho said the Galatasaray bench were jumping like monkeys when protesting a refereeing decision during the Istanbul derby, and the Cim-Bom took offence. Amid the fallout, former Mourinho players Michael Essien and Didier Drogba, two African stars, came out to defend their old boss

The sentiment of the two African football legends tallies with that of the greater football community, as football fans refused to believe a manager who has shown acceptance to all races and creeds is racist. 

The former Chelsea boss Instagram post reinforced the belief football fans have in him, as he joined in wishing Muslims well during their holy month.

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