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FA charges Mourinho for 'campaign' comments

ESPN staff
January 8, 2015
Jose Mourinho labelled the booking of Cesc Fabregas for diving against Southampton "a scandal" © Getty Images
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Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has been charged with misconduct for comments made about match officials after last month's draw at Southampton, the FA has announced.

Mourinho claimed there is a "clear campaign" by "people, pundits, commentators and coaches from other teams" against Chelsea and labelled the booking of Cesc Fabregas for diving at St Mary's on December 28 a "scandal."

A statement issued by the FA read: "It is alleged his remarks constitute improper conduct in that they allege and/or imply bias on the part of a referee or referees and/or bring the game into disrepute."

Mourinho has until Tuesday to respond to the charge.

Separately, Mourinnho been issued with a formal warning for saying last month's match at Stoke required a "good referee" to spot aggressiveness from the opponent. The FA bans managers from making comments about referees ahead of a match.

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