By Chrysanthus Ikeh
The former Real Madrid coach was named at the 10th anniversary of Portuguese Football Federation which is also known as ‘Quinas de Ouro’ on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 in Portugal.
Speaking at the event after receiving his award, the former Porto FC coach said: ‘Obviously the titles that I won with Porto in this context are the most important in my career because they were titles won with a Portuguese team for Portuguese soccer.
‘It represents a sensation not only have reached so many goals in my career but to also in some way have contributed to Portuguese soccer. I have not been here for 12 years, 12 years away, but even in being away I have always tried to dignify my country and Portuguese soccer.’
Jose Mourinho left Porto for Chelsea in 2004 after clinching 2 Primeira Liga wins and achieving Champions League success for the club.
