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Jose Mourinho says he is NO longer the Special One and calls his infamous opening Chelsea press-conference 'an old story'... but admits he does not know when he will retire after Sir Alex Ferguson told him 'nothing changes' in management

Jose Mourinho insists his infamous description of himself as 'The Special One' no longer applies, labelling it an 'old story'.

Mourinho delivered the infamous introductory line when he took over as Chelsea manager in 2004, having just won the Champions League with Porto.

That tag has gained momentum over the years, with the 59-year-old winning the Champions League as Porto and Inter Milan boss and following that up with Europa League success with Manchester United.

Jose Mourinho insists his infamous description of himself as 'The Special One' no longer applies
Mourinho delivered the infamous introductory line when he took over as Chelsea manager in 2004

But when the Roma boss was asked ahead of his side's Europa Conference League final against Feyenoord on Wednesday night at the Arena Kombetare in Tirana if he can produce another special display, he said: 'The Special One is an old story.