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.”

Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has rejected accusations of racism made against his former manager Jose Mourinho The former Chelsea manager has been accused by Galatasaray after the game against Fenerbahce of making racist comments Mourinho moved the Turkish Superlig last summer after leaving Italian giants AS Roma halfway through last seasonFormer Ivory Coast and Chelsea forward Didier Drogba has jumped to the defence of Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho following allegations of racism in Turkey.