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Man United's Jose Mourinho has road in his hometown named after him

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has had a road named after him in his hometown of Setubal, Portugal.

The United boss was in Portugal on Tuesday as the Mayor of Setubal, Maria das Dores Meira, renamed "Rua da Saude" as "Avenida Jose Mourinho."

The 54-year-old was honoured for his achievements in football, including lifting the Champions League trophy twice, after starting his coaching career with Vitoria de Setubal's youth team.

Mourinho told reporters: "If you ask me if I appreciate this honour then of course I do.

'If you ask me if I feel emotional about this honour then of course I do.