Jose Mourinho has been fined £25,000 by the Football Association, for bringing the game into disrepute.
The Chelsea manager claimed there was a ‘campaign’ against his team, after they were held to a 1-1 draw with Southampton at St Mary’s on December 28.
Mourinho was furious after the referee refused to award a penalty, after Cesc Fabregas was fouled in the area. Instead the midfielder was booked for diving.
“The Independent Regulatory Commission found the comments were a breach of FA Rule E3 in that they were improper and brought the game into disrepute,” a statement on the FA’s website confirmed.
“The Commission did not, however, find that the comments implied bias on the part of a referee or referees.
“Mr Mourinho, who had requested a non-personal hearing, was also warned as to his future conduct.”
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