Chelsea Coach Marco Ianni Charged With Improper Conduct by FA Over Jose Mourinho Provocation
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Chelsea Coach Marco Ianni Charged With Improper Conduct by FA Over Jose Mourinho Provocation
Chelsea assistant coach Marco Ianni has been charged with improper conduct in a touchline flare-up with Jose Mourinho that led the Football Association to remind the Manchester United manager of his responsibilities.
Tensions escalated in front of the Stamford Bridge tunnel after Ross Barkley's equaliser deep into stoppage time saw Chelsea secure a 2-2 draw on Saturday.
Former Chelsea manager Mourinho was angered by the way Ianni, an assistant to current Blues boss Maurizio Sarri, celebrated in front of the United bench.
Portuguese coach Mourinho leapt from his seat and had to be restrained by security staff as a melee ensued.
Both Ianni and Sarri have since apologised to Mourinho, with the United manager saying he now considers the matter closed.
But the FA, English football's governing body, has decided to take action.
"Chelsea coach Marco Ianni has been charged following the game against Manchester United on Saturday," said an FA statement.
"It is alleged th…