Eva Carneiro tribunal: Chelsea and Jose Mourinho settle claims with former club doctor

Sebastian Mann7 June 2016

Chelsea and Jose Mourinho have reached a settlement with ex-team doctor Eva Carneiro after a tribunal hearing.

Dr Carneiro had claimed she was constructively dismissed by the club.

She also had a separate but connected personal legal action against Mourinho for alleged victimisation and discrimination.

But after Mourinho, who now manages Manchester United, appeared at London South Employment Tribunal today it was announced a settlement had been reached.

Chelsea said in a statement: "The club regrets the circumstances which led to Dr Carneiro leaving the club and apologises unreservedly to her and her family for the distress caused.

Jose Mourinho leaves the tribunal court in south London after the case was settled
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"We wish to place on record that in running onto the pitch Dr Carneiro was following both the rules of the game and fulfilling her responsibility to the players as a doctor, putting their safety first.

"Dr Carneiro has always put the interests of the club's players first. Dr Carneiro is a highly competent and professional sports doctor. She was a valued member of the club's medical team and we wish her every success in her future career."

Eva Carneiro claims she was discriminated against by Jose Mourinho
Matt Dunham/AP

It added: "Jose Mourinho also thanks Dr Carneiro for the excellent and dedicated support she provided as First Team Doctor and he wishes her a successful career."

In a statement Dr Carneiro said: "I am relieved that today we have been able to conclude this tribunal case. It has been an extremely difficult and distressing time for me and my family and I now look forward to moving forward with my life.

"My priority has always been the health and safety of the players and fulfilling my duty of care as a doctor. In running onto the pitch to treat a player, who requested medical attention, I was following the rules of the game and fulfilling my medical responsibilities.

"I would like to thank everyone who has supported me including my husband, family and friends and members of the football community."

Dr Carneiro had alleged she was sexually discriminated against after she went on to the pitch to treat Eden Hazard during the opening day of the Premier League season last August.

She claimed that, as she ran on to the pitch during the game with Swansea, Mourinho shouted "filha da puta" at her.

In a statement to the tribunal, Mourinho conceded that he used the term "filho da puta", meaning "son of a whore", but insisted he had been using it throughout the match.

He said: "Filho da puta is a phrase I often use, all of the players know it. There is no sexist connotation in the use of the phrase - it is just like saying 'f*** off'.

"In the world of football, a lot of swear words are used."

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