Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says he will appeal against a £50,000 fine from the Football Association, which he has called “a disgrace”
Mourinho said officials were afraid to award his team penalties after referee Robert Madley denied the Blues a spot-kick in a 3-1 loss to Southampton.
It was announced on Wednesday that the 52-year-old had also been given a suspended one-match stadium ban.
However, the Portuguese will not face further punishment from the FA.
The governing body is less concerned about criticism of itself than criticism aimed at individuals and match officials, given this could call into question their integrity.
“Now is the time to stop with my opinions and not to add anything more. I was objective in my sadness at the situation.”
Mourinho, who was asked if his current relationship with the FA may harm his aspirations to one day manage England, added: “Maybe I am naive but, for me, English football fans and the English passion for the game is what makes me like this country and this football so much.
“That is not the FA. It is the people.”
On Thursday, Mourinho said of the decision to fine him: “I’m happy I don’t have an electronic tag.
“£50,000 is a disgrace. The possibility of getting a stadium ban is astonishing.”
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