“After my wonder-strike at Chelsea, Mourinho said, ‘What a goal – not even Messi and Ronaldo has scored one like that’. I had to pinch myself”: Former Premier League star recalls stunning Stamford Bridge finish

Jose Mourinho doesn’t hand out praise to his players that often, let alone when an opposition star manages to embarrass his team. 

But in April 2015, the Portuguese maanger’s hard-shelled demeanour slipped for just a second after the full-time whistle of Chelsea’s 2-1 against Stoke City. Eden Hazard and Loic Remy had handed the Blues all three points as they closed in on the Premier League title that season, but the headlines were elsewhere.

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