One of the most successful coaches and quotable managers of recent times, Jose Mourinho takes centre stage in Glasgow as his Fenerbahce side face a mammoth battle with Rangers at Ibrox in the Europa League last 16 on Thursday evening.
The first time Mourinho will manage a competitive game at the famous old stadium, the Portuguese managerial icon must overturn a two-goal deficit after interim Rangers boss Barry Ferguson masterminded a shock 3-1 win in last week’s first leg in Istanbul - and there is sure to be fireworks as he looks to silence the home crowd.
The 62-year-old boss proclaimed he was a ‘special one’ when he first moved to Chelsea from FC Porto in the early 00s, and after winning no less than 26 major trophies in his career - including two Champions League titles - whilst in charge of the likes of Chelsea, Real Madrid and Inter Milan, he has proven to be just that.
Ahead of his visit to Ibrox this evening, we look at Jose Mourinho’s 17 best quotes about football, society and life:
9. On his ego in 2025...
"I'm at a stage in my career where my ego is diminishing and the sense of belonging, of doing something for others, is increasing. If I can help this club do something that can change the direction of Turkish football, that would be a great feeling for me." | Getty Images
10. On playing against top coaches and managers...
"I prefer to play against the best players and the best teams and the best coaches. Never personal." | Getty Images
11. On former Inter Milan striker Mario Balotelli...
"I remember a game in Kazan in the Champions League. All my strikers were injured. I was really in trouble, Mario Balotelli was the only one. Mario got a yellow in minute 42. At half-time, I spent 14 minutes out of 15 talking to him. I cannot make a change. I have no strikers on the bench. Don’t touch anybody. No reactions if somebody provokes you. Mario, please. Minute 46, red card.” | AFP via Getty Images
12. On winning the league with Porto...
"Under normal conditions, we will be champions, under abnormal conditions we will also be champions." | Getty Images