UEFA charge for Chelsea boss

By European Football
March 21 2005

Jose Mourinho has been charged with bringing the game into disrepute, by Uefa. It follows on from the ill-tempered Barcelona game, and Mourinho’s complaints afterwards, where he stated that his opposite number Frank Rijkaard had entered referee Anders Frisk's dressing room at half time.

A statement on Uefa's official website read:

"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."

"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."

Frisk has been forced to retire since the game following threats against himself and his family.

Uefa's Control and Disciplinary Body will hear the case against Mourinho on March 31^st.