Jose Mourinho: FA appeal against decision not to punish Manchester United manager for alleged offensive language
The Football Association are set to appeal the decision not to punish Jose Mourinho for alleged offensive language following the win over Newcastle.
Mourinho was charged with using abusive, insulting or improper language after Manchester United’s 3-2 comeback victory over Newcastle United on 6 October.
The United manager was alleged to have sworn into a pitch-side television camera in his native Portuguese after the final whistle.
However, an Independent Regulatory Commission panel ruled last Wednesday that the charge against Mourinho could not be proven.
The FA, who were "surprised" at the original verdict, have now chosen to appeal that decision.
A statement from the governing body read: "Having carefully considered the written reasons of the Independent Regulatory Commission relating to the case involving Jose Mourinho, the FA can confirm it is appealing the decision."
Mourinho addressed the charges last week insisting he was "100 per cent not guilty".
“You know the reason why I ask the club and lawyers to appeal was because I was 100 per cent that I was not guilty of this charge.
“But you never know how it ends. Yes I'm pleased, but I know that I have to respect the process and I have to wait for what is going to happen next."
Mourinho risks receiving a touchline ban if the original decision is overturned.
