Mourinho Chelsea return prompts old memories, mixed feelings | Sports

LISBON, Sept 29, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - It was upon Jose Mourinho's arrival at Chelsea in 2004 that he proclaimed himself a "special one", although that sheen has worn away two decades on as he returns to Stamford Bridge on Tuesday with Benfica. The Portuguese coach claims he is more "humble" and "altruistic" these days, but at his Benfica presentation he still made the point that even though he is considered to have struggled in recent years, he has led two teams to European finals. Bringing those big nights and silverware to Benfica is the 62-year-old's new mission, after he was sacked by Turkish side Fenerbahce in August. Mourinho won the Champions League with Porto and Inter Milan, as well as...