Didier Drogba, the former Chelsea and Galatasaray star, has come to the defence of his old boss Jose Mourinho after the Portuguese manager was accused of making racist statements by Galatasaray fans.
The Ivorian striker, who played under Mourinho at Chelsea, described the Portuguese as his 'dad' and said he has never known him to be racist.
Drogba's comments come after Galatasaray fans accused Mourinho of making racist remarks, which the Portuguese has vehemently denied.
Mourinho has been in the spotlight in recent weeks after a series of controversies, but Drogba's defence of his old boss has sparked a heated debate among football fans.
In a statement, Drogba said: 'I know Jose Mourinho very well, he's like a dad to me, and I can tell you that he's not a racist.' Drogba's comments have been met with a mixed reaction, with some fans praising his loyalty to his old boss, while others have accused him of being naive.
Galatassaray fans have been critical of Mourinho in recent weeks, and the Portuguese manager has been under fire for his comments about the club's players.
However, Drogba's defence of Mourinho has highlighted the complexities of the situation, and has sparked a wider debate about racism in football.
The incident has also raised questions about the relationship between players and managers, and the loyalty that exists between them.
Drogba and Mourinho have a long history together, and the Ivorian striker has often spoken about the influence the Portuguese has had on his career.
Now, as the controversy surrounding Mourinho continues to grow, Drogba's comments have added a new twist to the debate, and have left many wondering what the future holds for the Portuguese manager.
One thing is certain, however: the relationship between Drogba and Mourinho is one that is built on trust and loyalty, and the Ivorian striker will continue to defend his old boss against any accusations of racism.
As the football world continues to debate the issue, one thing is clear: the incident has highlighted the complexities of the sport, and the complex relationships that exist between players, managers, and fans.
In a sport where controversy is never far away, the incident has sparked a heated debate, and has left many wondering what the future holds for Jose Mourinho and Didier Drogba.