‘Magnanimous’ Jose Mourinho Buys 60 Pizzas for Roma Players and Staff After Opening Day Win

• Celebrated football coach Jose Mourinho rewarded his players and staff with 60 pizzas following their matchday one victory over Salernitana in the Serie A
• It is not the first time the ex-Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur manager has demonstrated such generosity to his squad after he bought a pair of Balenciaga shoes for Afena-Gyan when he scored a brace on his debut last season
• Up next for Jose Mourinho and his charges is a home fixture against newly-promoted side Cremonese on Monday, August 22

AS Roma manager Jose Mourinho demonstrated a philanthropic gesture towards his players and staff following their opening day victory over Salernitana on Sunday, August 14.

Roma, who has been touted as dark horses for the Italian Serie A title, won their first game of the new season with Bryan Cristante scoring a long-range goal in the first half to seal victory over the Salerno-based club.

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According to Corriere dello Sport, after the match Mourinho decided to treat his players and staff to a tasty celebratory dinner, picking up as many as 60 pizzas for the post-match meal.

The Portuguese tactician has had a fruitful summer transfer window so far with the additions of former Man United midfielder Nemanja Matic, ex-Liverpool attacker Gini Wijnaldum and Argentine playmaker Paulo Dybala.

With the Giallorossi also working around the clock to secure the services of Italy and Torino marksman Andrea Belotti.

Mourinho will be looking to build on his UEFA Europa Conference League success last season with caution despite many pundits tipping AS Roma to contend for the Scudetto.

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Roma are scheduled o kick off the new season with a trip to Stadio Arechi to take on Salernitana on Sunday, August 14.

The match comes at a time Roma fans are upbeat they will be able to challenge for the Scudetto after a stunning transfer window.