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Jose Mourinho pays tribute to Argentina legend Diego Maradona as Spurs boss reveals what he used to tell him on the phone following defeats: 'Mou, don't forget, you are the best!'

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho has become the latest to pay tribute to Argentina legend Diego Maradona following his death on Wednesday.

The world of football is in mourning as a legend of the game was laid to rest and following Spurs' 4-0 win over Ludogorets in the Europa League Mourinho shared his memories of Maradona.

Maradona played for Tottenham in Ossie Ardiles' testimonial in the same year he helped Argentina win the 1986 World Cup and was also a good friend of the Portuguese boss.

Boss Jose Mourinho has become the latest to pay tribute to Argentina legend Diego Maradona
Maradonau00a0was a good friend of the Portuguese boss - the pair pictured together in March 2018

Maradona was a good friend of the Portuguese boss - the pair pictured together in March 2018

"In difficult moments he was always there.