Cristian Chivu
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“Mourinho is a special person, and I was lucky to have encountered him,”
Cristian Chivu · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-08
Chivu, who played under Mourinho in the 2010 Champions League final, praised his former coach as a special person.
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Al Jazeera
“There are few in the world like him,”
Cristian Chivu · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-08
Chivu continued praising Mourinho, calling him a rare figure in world football.
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Al Jazeera
“He showed it here but at other big clubs too. I’m sure Real Madrid will have a great season.”
Cristian Chivu · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-08
Chivu said Mourinho has proven himself at Real Madrid and other big clubs and predicted a great season for Madrid.
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Al Jazeera