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Football news - Jose Mourinho charged following rant after Newcastle United victory

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ByEurosport

Updated 16/10/2018 at 13:05 GMT

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has been charged by the FA after his rant into the camera following his team's victory over Newcastle United.

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United came from two behind to Newcastle 3-2 on October Saturday 6th.
After the game Mourinho was caught on the TV cameras and it appeared as if he swore.
He has since been charged by the FA for 'alleged comments' and he has until 6pm on Friday to respond.
Mourinho's punishment, if found guilty, could include a touchline ban, which would mean him sitting in the stands for the game against his former club Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

FA Statement in full

Jose Mourinho has been charged following Manchester United's game against Newcastle United on 6 October 2018.
It is alleged that his langauge at the end of the fixture, as captured by the broadcast footage, was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
He has until 6pm on 19 October 2018 to respond to the charge.
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