Managers in the football world are usually good at sparking controversies in interviews and press-conferences, some more, some less so, but there aren’t many as skilled as Jose Mourinho when it comes to that side of things. His confidence, seen by many as overconfidence bordering on arrogance, is often a real treat for media outlets which often carry his words in reports for a long time.
Nonetheless, to consider Mourinho anything other than a great manager would be as wrong as claiming the sun was shining brightly at midnight. His impressive record speaks for itself.
The Rapid Rise
His managerial journey started at Benfica in 2000 where he lasted only a year. Then he took over at Uniao de Leiria, before putting himself up on the map with Porto.
Though he only…