José Mourinho
Football manager with multiple championships
Born
January 26th, 1963
62 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Portugal
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Born in Portugal, a highly successful football manager and former player, achieved significant acclaim across several European leagues. Achieved glory with teams including Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, and Manchester United. Guided Porto to UEFA Champions League victory in 2004 and Inter Milan to a treble in 2010. Also led Chelsea to two Premier League titles and won La Liga with Real Madrid. Renowned for tactical expertise and charismatic personality on and off the pitch.
Won UEFA Champions League with Porto in 2004
Achieved treble with Inter Milan in 2010
Secured two Premier League titles with Chelsea
Won La Liga with Real Madrid in 2012
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