Cole, Chelsea and Mourinho charged by Premier League

Arsenal defender Ashley Cole, Chelsea and their manager Jose Mourinho have been charged over the long-running "tapping-up" row, the Premier League said yesterday. League leaders Chelsea have been charged over an illegal approach to Cole, said to have...

Arsenal defender Ashley Cole, Chelsea and their manager Jose Mourinho have been charged over the long-running "tapping-up" row, the Premier League said yesterday.

League leaders Chelsea have been charged over an illegal approach to Cole, said to have taken place in a London hotel in January, while Mourinho has been charged over a breach of managers' conduct.

Cole, currently on international duty with England, faces charges over breaking a rule that governs approaches by players to clubs.

The Premier League Board has asked for a formal response to the charges within 14 days and has begun the process of appointing a three-person independent commission to determine the matter.

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