Nicolo Zaniolo's solitary strike confirmed Mourinho and his AS Roma charges as winners of the inaugural UEFA Europa Conference League and football fans can't help but heap praise on the Portuguese
Roma coach Jose Mourinho, who had previously won the Champions League, Europa League and the UEFA Cup has now added the Conference League to his medal haul
He has now guided Roma to their first title in 14 years, which is also the club's first title in Europe after falling short in the UEFA Cup finals against Inter Milan 31 years ago

Football fans have lauded Portuguese tactician Jose Mourinho after he guided AS Roma to their maiden European trophy on Wednesday night.

Under Mourinho's tactical tutelage, the Serie A giants reached their first European finals in over three decades and the former Manchester United manager proved why he is described as a 'specialist' in finals.

Mourinho masterminded Roma's first European success when Zaniolo's first-half strike was more than enough for the Gialorossi to clinch the inaugural Europa Conference League trophy at the expense of Feyenoord.

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The results mean that Jose Mourinho becomes the first manager to win all UEFA club competitions - Champions League, Europa League (previously known as the UEFA Cup) and now the Conference League.

His recent feat with Roma preserves his European final record, having won all five European finals he has coached including tonight.

How did football fans react after Mourinho's recent European glory?

Following the unprecedented feat chalked by Jose Mourinho, football fans on social media could not help but shower praises on the 'Special One'.

Below are some of the comments sampled from Twitter:

Jose Mourinho sets historic record after Europa Conference League victory

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho has set another unprecedented record in European football after guiding Italian side AS Roma to the Europa Conference League title.

It's been over 31 years since Roma’s last European final and 14 years since the club’s last trophy but Jose Mourinho has made history with them.

The 59-year-old tactician becomes the first manager to win the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League.

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