For These Football Times, I recently delved into the embryonic career of José Mourinho, one of the most iconoclastic managers of all-time.
In longform detail, I investigate how The Special One honed a glorious reputation with FC Porto, leading the club to UEFA Cup and Champions League success in successive seasons.
You can read my article here, taking a trip down memory lane to appreciate a team and a time unlike any other.
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