Santos vs AC Milan (San Siro 1964)
The Special One: a decorated manager who has won league titles in four countries and all three UEFA club competitions.
José Mário dos Santos Mourinho Félix (born 26 January 1963) is a Portuguese professional football manager and former player who is the head coach of La Liga club Real Madrid.
Quick Facts
- Date
- September 1964
- Venue
- San Siro (Stadio Giuseppe Meazza)
- Location
- Milan, Italy
- Key figure
- Pelé
- Opponent
- AC Milan
- Context
- Santos European Tour
Lore & Background
Mourinho is one of the most decorated managers of all time, having won league championships in four countries. He is one of only seven managers to have won the European Cup with two clubs, and the only manager to have won all three current UEFA club competitions. He was named Portuguese Coach of the Century by the Portuguese Football Federation in 2015.
Reader's Guide
Mourinho's managerial career includes successful stints at Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Roma, Fenerbahçe, and a return to Benfica. He returned to Real Madrid in July 2026.
Did You Know?
- He won the inaugural FIFA World Coach of the Year in 2010.
- He saved the life of a teammate who was trapped in a burning car during his playing career.
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