No they didn't get past Utd in mourinho forst season in fact easily beaten. then in 1 transfer window he got Eto, Sneider, Lucio, Motta and Milito. This was Moratti's last attempt to win the CL. If their squad wasn't the best in Europe pu down the squad lists of those that were better and of those who were better, did they play against Inter.
Secondly Deportio beat milan 4-0 and Milan beat them 4-1 hardly a telling statistic.
I say someone is greatif they revolutionised football or won against outstanding odds consisitenly and built a team. Not people who merely buy leagues like a business which is what Mourinhos employer do
If winning the UCL with Porto isn't winning against the odds, I don't know what it is...
As for the signings he made at Inter, let's take a look at it...
Lucio - unwanted at Bayern Munchen by Van Gaal, bought by a relatively low fee (not sure how much anymore)
Sneijder - unwanted at Real Madrid, a true bargain for just 15M euros.
Eto'o - part of a deal that sent Ibra to Barça, and also gave a lot of money to Inter.
Diego Milito - not sure how much money was invested on him, certainly not as much as they made with the Ibrahimovic deal.
Thiago Motta - around 10M euros, I think. Hardly breaking the bank.
Secondly Deportio beat milan 4-0 and Milan beat them 4-1 hardly a telling statistic.
It's not a statistic, it's a fact... Deportivo beat Milan and Juventus, two of the best sides in Europe back then, to reach the semifinals. You speak of them as if they were some pub team. Give me a break.
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