Mourinho: I will always be proud of my relationship with Roma and Roma fans

Hupu, October 20th: Portuguese coach Mourinho today became the winner of the 2025 "Mediterranean Excellence International Award". This award is awarded every year to well-known figures who have made outstanding contributions in the fields of sports, culture and journalism.

Mourinho, the current coach of Benfica and the former coach of Roma, was selected by the jury as one of the winners for his achievements in the field of football and his role in promoting sports and cultural values ​​in the Mediterranean region.

Mourinho himself also delivered a speech at the award ceremony via video link:

"Although I don't think I deserve this award, I am always proud to receive it. I sincerely thank everyone for this honor."

"I say again: maybe I don't really deserve this award, but I have established an emotional bond with Roma and Roma fans during these two and a half years. It will always be a reason for me to be proud of, both in my life and my career, thank you very much. "

This event was hosted by the Mediterranean Journalists Association and cooperated with the Italian Sports Journalists Federation and the International Sports Journalists Association. It also received sponsorship and support from the Italian National Olympic Committee. The award ceremony was designed to commend Mourinho for his brilliant coaching career. At the same time, he also left a deep mark on Italian football in terms of personality and professionalism.