Mourinho's pressure brings foreign referee to Galatasaray game

The Turkish League "Clasico", which will be decisive for the future of the competition, will take place this Monday at the Ali Sami Yen and will have the novelty of a foreign referee. At least, that's what "Fanatik" is saying, in information yet to be officially confirmed.

The decision would be of some relief to Jose Mourinho, who has complained about the refereeing his team have had in comparison to Galatasaray. Ahead of the game against Fenerbahce, Okan Buruk's side have a six-point lead over their nearest challengers in the competition. 

Should they win, Fenerbahce would be just three points behind and still have a chance of winning the title, but Galatasaray would leave the tournament virtually sealed with a success... or even a draw.

Beyond the Portuguese coach's criticisms, fair at times and exaggerated at others, the truth is that Galatasaray's recent matches have been quite controversial. Adana Demirspor walked off the pitch in protest for half an hour after a penalty was awarded for an apparent simulation by Dries Mertens.

Again according to "Fanatik", there are a couple of options that stand out above the rest. According to this source, the "Clasico" in Turkey, which will take place this Monday, will be refereed by Romanian István Kovacs or Slovenian Slavko Vincic.