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Mourinho s ultimate confession: My most special happiness is not in Real Madrid or Inter Milan, but in Rome

2:34pm, 13 August 2025【Football】

In his more than 20 years of military career, Mourinho has left a brilliant mark in Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milan and Real Madrid. However, when looking back on the past, this special one gave his most special happiness to a team that he failed to lead to Rome, which he had not been able to win the highest honor.

Impossible miracle

Mourinho is extremely proud of his achievements in Rome. It was not because of the trophy, but because he created possibilities in an impossible environment.

Under strict financial fair restrictions, he led Rome to the European finals for two consecutive years and won the club's first European trophy in history. More importantly, he reunites a club that is partly divided, turning the Olympic stadium from a deserted goal to a packed red ocean.

An unfinished symphony

However, this relationship ended abruptly in January 2024. Mourinho's departure left behind a spiritual and identity inheritance, but also an unresolved novel, an unfinished farewell. Now, 62-year-old Mourinho is embarking on a new journey in Fenerbahce, Turkey. But somewhere, when it comes to Rome, his eyes still have nostalgia.

That was not the most successful stop in his coaching career, but for him, it was a special love - a precious emotion that even the glory of the Champions League was incomparable. Just like all unfinished love, this love will be kept in memory, complete but full of pain.

For Mourinho, Rome is not only a stopover, but also his lifelong football love - beautiful, passionate, and never ends.