Chelsea’s defeat against Sunderland proved costly not only in terms of their title hopes but also for José Mourinho, who was fined £10,000 (approximately €12,200) for his post-match criticism of referee Mike Dean.
Following the loss, Mourinho sarcastically praised Dean’s performance as “magnificent” and facetiously “congratulated” Mike Riley, the head of English refereeing. This defeat not only dashed Chelsea’s title aspirations but also marked the end of Mourinho’s remarkable 77-match unbeaten home record in the Premier League.
The fine serves as a reminder that even top managers are subject to disciplinary action for their public comments about match officials.
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