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Former Chelsea doctor Eva Carneiro wins Woman of the Year in Women in Football Awards

Dr Eva Carniero, the former Chelsea doctor, has been named Woman of the Year in the Women in Football Awards.

The 43-year-old won the award after allegedly securing a payment of £5million from the Premier League club in June over sexism allegations.

The official account for Women in Football tweeted that Dr Carneiro won the award on Tuesday for her 'courage and professionalism' this year.

Dr Eva Carniero (right) won Woman of the Year in the Women in Football Awards on Tuesday
Dr Eva Carniero (right) won Woman of the Year in the Women in Football Awards on Tuesday
Former Chelsea doctor Carneiro pictured leaving the court in Croydon in June
Former Chelsea doctor Carneiro pictured leaving the court in Croydon in June

Dr Carneiro had claimed Mourinho sexually discriminated against her.