'Respect my boys' - Mourinho dismisses reported all-time best XI in strong-worded social media post

AS Roma coach, Jose Mourinho has asked fans to disregard reports that he has named his all-time best XI he has worked with during his illustrious managerial career.

The former Chelsea and Real Madrid boss in a post on his verified Instagram page described it as "fake news" saying "it is impossible for me to do it".

Mourinho has had the pleasure of working with several high-profile stars including Cristiano Ronaldo while in charge at Real Madrid.

The Portuguese coach, who currently manages Roma, also enjoyed spells at Chelsea, Inter Milan, Porto, Manchester United and Tottenham.

As a result, the 60-year-old has a plethora of talent to choose from when picking the best combined XI of players he has worked with.

Mourinho's post reads: "Fake news: JM’s best eleven, JM picks his best eleven… Fake news."

"I never ever did this. I always refused to do it, it is impossible for me to do it and I didn’t do it. Fake news."

"I never did and I will never do. I’ve had so many top players, but the most important thing is what those players gave to me. Players who gave me everything: quality, effort, blood and soul, they are all in my best eleven. All of them. That’s why I always refused to choose my best eleven. I love my players, I respect my players. Fake news. Please respect my history and respect my boys."

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