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Roma prepare legal defense for Jose Mourinho after FIGC investigation

Andy Mattioli
Roma's Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho grimaces prior to the UEFA Europa League Group G football match between Servette FC and AS Roma at the Stade de Geneve in Geneva on November 30, 2023.mor (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP) (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)

Roma are set to prepare their legal defense of Jose Mourinho following the latest investigation carried out by FIGC.

On Sunday, the Federation’s Prosecutor’s Office launched an investigation into Mourinho’s remarks directed at Serie A official Matteo Mercenaro.

A day later, the capital club were notified of the investigation’s conclusion.

Now, Corriere della Sera reports Roma will have five days available – starting on Monday – to present the defense briefs via their legal team.

The club could ask the federal prosecutor Giuseppe Chiné to question Mourinho before a possible referral: the Special One is accused of violating articles 4 (sporting loyalty) and 23 (detrimental statements) of the sports justice code: he risks a fine or disqualification.

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