On Jose Mourinho's first visit to Old Trafford, he was celebrating with his Porto players in their dressing room in 2004 when there was a knock at the door.
Standing there were Alex Ferguson and his captain, Gary Neville, that epitome of Manchester United defiance. They offered handshakes and congratulations to Mourinho and his victorious players. Respect.
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