Almost inevitably the 2003-04 season yielded more success with Porto retaining their league title but, of course, the outstanding success was their clinching of the European Cup after a 3-0 victory against Monaco.
Their journey to the final included some memorable scalps, notably Manchester United, after which Sir Alex Ferguson and Mourinho traded on the touchline. When Chelsea came calling in May 2004 Mourinho realised he had taken Porto as far as he could go and jumped at the chance to take on one of Europe's most challenging (and best paid) jobs.
On his arrival at Stamford Bridge he immediately gave notice of his media skills labelling himself 'The Special One' and then set about splashing billionaire club owner Roman Abramovich's cash.
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