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Jose Mourinho responds after equalling Sir Alex Ferguson's record

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Roma's victory over HJK Helsinki on Thursday night might not have seemed that important or notable. After all, the Italian giants were heavy favourites to overcome the Finnish side in the Europa League group stage encounter.

But the 3-0 win at the Stadio Olimpico achieved a little bit of history for their manager, the former Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho.

The Portuguese is now the manager with the joint-most victories in European club competitions since the birth of the Champions League in 1992. Read more: McTominay walking disciplinary tightrope ahead of City clash The person he drew level with on Thursday night is his former United predecessor Sir Alex Ferguson.

According to Transfermarkt, the triumph over HJK in the Europa League saw the Portuguese coach move level with United legend Ferguson with 106 victories.

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