Jose shuns media after FA charges him with misconduct
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JOSE Mourinho was charged with misconduct by the Football Association on Thursday after the Chelsea manager made a series of controversial comments about match officials.
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 in a 1-1 draw at Southampton on December 28 as a “scandal.”
“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,” a statement issued by the FA read.
Mourinho responded to the FA charge by withdrawing from his scheduled weekly press conference yesterday.
Chelsea has been at the center of a debate over diving when Mourinho made the comments. Diego Costa and Willian were booked for simulation against Hull on December 13, prompting Steve Bruce to describe a Gary Cahill dive as being “like something out of Swan Lake.”
The west London club faced renewed scrutiny on Boxing Day when Branislav Ivanovic appeared to take a tumble against West Ham. Asked if recent incidents had been influential, Mourinho said, “Of course. That’s a campaign, that’s a clear campaign.”
“People, pundits, commentators, coaches from other teams — they react with Chelsea in a way they don’t react to other teams. They put lots of pressure on the referee and the referee makes a mistake like this,” he told reporters.
The FA also reviewed comments made by Mourinho on December 19 in which he spoke about the need for a “good, experienced referee.”
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