Didier Drogba defends former manager Jose Mourinho and insists the Portuguese is "not a racist" after Galatasaray accused the Fenerbahce manager of making "racist statements" following the 0-0 draw on Monday between the rivals.

Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has weighed into the Turkish soccer spat involving Jose Mourinho by saying his old coach “is not a racist and history is there to prove it.”

Former Chelsea and Galatasaray striker Didier Drogba weighed in on the racism row involving his old coach Jose Mourinho on Wednesday, saying the Portuguese coach "is not a racist and history is there to prove it.