The FA said in a statement that 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.


He has until 6pm on 13 January 2015 to respond to the charge.


The FA has also reviewed pre-match comments made by Mourinho on December 19 2014 prior to Chelsea’s game against Stoke City and, having sought his observations on this matter, decided not to bring a disciplinary charge and instead issued him with a formal warning.


The FA prohibit participants from making any pre-match media comments including comments of a positive nature concerning the appointed match officials for a particular fixture.