Mourinho named Portugal's "Coach of the Century"

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Mourinho graced with the biggest coaching award in Portugal

Lisbon, J Jan 15 (IANS): Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho has been awarded the title of 'Portugal's Coach of the Century' by the country's football federation.

The 51-year-old coach was feted at a gala ceremony held as part of the commemorations of the 100th anniversary of the Portuguese Football Federation Wednesday.

Mourinho has won two Champions League trophies and is the first coach to win domestic league titles in Europe's four top footballing nations - Portugal, England, Italy and Spain.

His current team Chelsea are table-toppers in the English Premier League, after 21 rounds of matches.

Fifa Ballon D'Or award holder Cristiano Ronaldo was named Portugal's best ever footballer.

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