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Jose Mourinho is to be the subject of individual legal action from former Chelsea team doctor Eva Carneiro. It means the Chelsea boss will have to appear at an employment tribunal unless there is an out of court settlement. Carneiro was dropped from first-team duties after Mourinho said she was “naive” for treating Eden Hazard during a draw with Swansea. Her lawyers are already suing the club for constructive dismissal. The legal papers are expected to be served on Mourinho this week as part of separate, but connected, claims against…

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Defending champions, Nigeria, yesterday proved too much for Brazil to handle in the quarterfinals of the on-going FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile, beating the Samba Boys 3-0 yesterday. Three goals from Victor Osimhen, his eighth goal in five games, Kingsley Michael and Udochukwu Anumudu was all they needed to cruise into Thursday semifinals against either Mexico or Ecuador. Brazil had looked bright in the opening stages, but goalkeeper Akpan Udoh was in fine form to keep them at bay. However, midway into the first half, the Nigerians took control…

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Chelsea doctor Eva Carneiro has decided to leave the club – six weeks after criticism from manager Jose Mourinho. Carneiro had her role downgraded after Mourinho said his medical staff were “naive” for treating Eden Hazard during the 2-2 draw with Swansea on 8 August. Chelsea asked Carneiro, 42, to return to work, but she has decided not to and is now considering her legal position. The Football Association is looking into a complaint that Mourinho used abusive or sexist language towards her. Chelsea say they do not comment on…

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