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Daniel Childs

Jose Mourinho message to Todd Boehly sets historic benchmark Chelsea must aim for with Tuchel

There was great nostalgia to be had on Wednesday night sitting back and watching Jose Mourinho win another cup final.

His Roma side, including the talismanic Tammy Abraham, achieved a historic feat for The Giallorossi, winning their first major European title in Tirana, beating Feyenoord 1-0 in a cagey and tense Europa Conference League final.

This had all the Mourinho final trademarks, a first-half lead, clever game management, dominant defensive performances and a clinical edge from limited chances. Even with Feynoord's possession in the second half, Roma saw the game out astutely. The full-time whistle sparked Mourinho to visibly show the number five with his fingers, representing the number of European finals he's won since 2004.

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