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Roma boss Mourinho earns win as he takes charge of 1000th career match

Jose Mourinho saw his Roma side defeat Sassuolo 2-1 on Sunday as the legendary manager took charge of his 1000th career game.

Roma's win saw Mourinho take his career tally to 638 victories, having drawn 205 and lost 157 of his 1000 games as a manager.

Stephan El Shaarawy scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner in the 92nd minute at Stadio Olimpico to ensure Mourinho was victorious on his landmark outing.

Mourinho's 1000 games

The 58-year-old began his coaching career in his native Portugal when he briefly took charge of Benfica in 2000, winning six of 11 matches.