Mourinho claimed there is a "clear campaign by "people, pundits,
commentators and coaches from other teams" against Chelsea and labelled
the booking of Cesc Fabregas for diving in a 1-1 draw at Southampton on
December 28 as a "scandal".
"It is alleged his remarks constitute improper conduct in that they allege and/or imply bias on the part of a referee or referees and/or bring the game into disrepute," a statement issued by the FA read.
Mourinho, who does not view officials as being part of any campaign against Chelsea but fears they may have been influenced by it, has until 1800 GMT on January 13 to respond to the charge.
Chelsea had been at the centre of a debate over diving when Mourinho made the comments.
Diego Costa and Willian were booked for simulation against Hull on December 13, prompting Steve Bruce to describe a Gary Cahill dive as being "like something out of Swan Lake".
The west London club faced renewed scrutiny on Boxing Day when Branislav Ivanovic appeared to take a tumble against West Ham, the type of incident Mourinho believes is being unjustly scrutinised to Chelsea's detriment.
"It is alleged his remarks constitute improper conduct in that they allege and/or imply bias on the part of a referee or referees and/or bring the game into disrepute," a statement issued by the FA read.
Mourinho, who does not view officials as being part of any campaign against Chelsea but fears they may have been influenced by it, has until 1800 GMT on January 13 to respond to the charge.
Chelsea had been at the centre of a debate over diving when Mourinho made the comments.
Diego Costa and Willian were booked for simulation against Hull on December 13, prompting Steve Bruce to describe a Gary Cahill dive as being "like something out of Swan Lake".
The west London club faced renewed scrutiny on Boxing Day when Branislav Ivanovic appeared to take a tumble against West Ham, the type of incident Mourinho believes is being unjustly scrutinised to Chelsea's detriment.
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