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“Please don't call me arrogant, but I'm European champion and I think I'm a special one.”

— First press conference as Chelsea manager, 2004

2004–2007 · Chelsea Self-belief

Source Sky Sports (2018-10-18) · Premier League (2022-08-15) · Goal.com (2020-09-16)

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