Mourinho Charged.. Delighted
Delighted.. Hate Mourinho
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Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has been charged by Uefa with bringing the game into disrepute.
The charge comes following The Blues' bitter complaints in the aftermath of their 2-1 defeat to Barcelona in their UEFA Champions League tie at Camp Nou last month.
Mourinho had accused his opposite number Frank Rijkaard of entering referee Anders Frisk's dressing room at half time.
After the game, Chelsea dispatched a report to Uefa citing their grievances at Camp Nou and included the Rijkaard allegation in their dossier.
But Uefa have now charged Mourinho, his assistant Steve Clarke and club security official Les Miles with bringing the game into disrepute by making 'wrong and unfounded statements'.
European football's governing body have confirmed the trio have been charged in connection with the report they received from the runaway Premiership leaders.
"Uefa today announced the opening of disciplinary proceedings against Chelsea FC, head coach Jose Mourinho, assistant manager Steve Clarke and security responsible Les Miles for making false declarations, notably in the complaint sent by Chelsea FC following the UEFA Champions League match played against FC Barcelona at the Camp Nou on 23 February 2005," read a statement on Uefa's official website.
"By further disseminating these wrong and unfounded statements, Chelsea FC allowed its technical staff to deliberately create a poisoned and negative ambience amongst the teams and to put pressure on the refereeing officials."
Since the game at Camp Nou, Swedish official Frisk has retired from top-level refereeing after receiving threats against himself and his family.
Uefa's Control and Disciplinary Body will hear the case against Mourinho, Clarke and Miles on March 31.
Jose Mourinho- The Special one!
Jose Mourinho is an absolute legend and the at the moment is recognised as the best young manager in the world. How anybody could brand the current european champion a 'football enemy' is beyond me. His achievements with FC Porto have been nothing short of remarkable. While budgeting on a shoe string he managed to win every domestic and european honour in the game within a couple of seasons. During his reign he plucked many unheard of players from the lower portuguese divisions and moulded them into superstars. He places his emphasis on the 'group' as opposed to individualism and his unique football philosophy and methodology have worked wonders sice he left Barca as assistant to Bobby Robson. His confidence, arrogance and inner belief are there for all to see. Unlike many managers, Jose is never afraid to voice his opinions and for this he must surely be idolised. I would strongly advise all you begrudgers to go and read his autobiography and see for yourselves the make up of this man. Just because you've jumped on the ManUre bandwagon over the years is no reason to hate this man. Maybe you're a bitter 'Gunner', or maybe you're a frustrated scouser still cursin his recent cheeky gesture in Cardiff. Whatever the reason, one must face up to the fact that the Premiership is entering a new era of dominance with Mourinho's Chelsea ready to pounce on every piece of silverware available to them.
