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Mourinho escapes FA charge over abusive language use

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6 years ago

October 31, 2018

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has escaped punishment after a Football Association charge of using foul language following his side ’ s win over Newcastle United was found to have not been proven.
The Portuguese coach was reported to have directed an insult in his native language towards a camera .

The equipment was live tracking him down the touchline after his side ’ s 3 – 2 comeback win in the English Premier League at Old Trafford earlier this month .

“ A charge against Jose Mourinho for allegedly using language which was abusive and / or insulting and / or improper has been found not proven.

“ This followed an Independent Regulatory Commission hearing today , ” the FA said in a statement on Wednesday .

“ Written reasons for the decision of the Independent Regulatory Commission will be published in due course . This decision is subject to appeal . ”

Since their victory over Newcastle United , Manchester United have picked up four points from two games to move up to eighth in the league standings .

( Reuters / NAN )