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Chelsea Settles Mourinho Carneyro Lawsuit for £5 Million

8/14/2026

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José Mourinho shouted at doctor Eva Carneiro and physiotherapist Jon Fearn when they entered the pitch to treat Eden Hazard in August 2015, leaving Chelsea with nine players.
Eva Carneiro sued Chelsea and a June 2016 tribunal disclosed a confidential settlement after the club offered £1.2 million and later awarded her £5 million.
Chelsea issued an apology for the incident.
The FA cleared Mourinho of wrongdoing in September 2015.

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José Mourinho shouted at doctor Eva Carneiro and physiotherapist Jon Fearn when they entered the pitch to treat Eden Hazard in August 2015, leaving Chelsea with nine players.
Eva Carneiro sued Chelsea and a June 2016 tribunal disclosed a confidential settlement after the club offered £1.2 million and later awarded her £5 million.
Chelsea issued an apology for the incident.
The FA cleared Mourinho of wrongdoing in September 2015.