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Also Known As the Special One • José Mário dos Santos Félix Mourinho
Born January 26, 1963 (age 63) • Setúbal • Portugal

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Inter Milan head coach Jose Mourinho holds the Champions League trophy as his players celebrate after defeating Bayern Munich 2-0 in the final at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Madrid.
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