Messi may has not played for the Portuguese, but the former Chelsea, Inter and Real Madrid boss feels he has been influenced by the Barcelona hero
Jose Mourinho says he is grateful to Lionel Messi because the Barcelona star helped make him a better coach.
Although the Argentine sensation has never been coached by the Portuguese, the two have been on opposite sides several times as Barca lined up against Chelsea, Inter and Real Madrid while Mourinho was in charge.
And the 56-year-old says that he is indebted to the the five-time Ballon d’Or winner, as coming up against him has been vital in helping him progress as a manager.