An incredible scene unfolded at noon on Monday (September 7) during José Mourinho’s press conference ahead of tomorrow’s (September 8) home match between the “Merengues” and Inter Milan for the opening match of the Champions League group stage.

Shortly before the Portuguese coach finished speaking, an Italian journalist—who has known the “Special One” since his time on the “Nerazzurri” bench— rose from his seat and presented Mourinho with a… soccer field sprinkler nozzle!

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The experienced coach immediately grasped its significance, and both he and those present burst out laughing!

This “gift” refers to the move by Barcelona officials in 2010 to turn on the stadium’s sprinklers immediately after the conclusion of the second Champions League semifinal and Inter’s dramatic qualification Inter’s qualification for the tournament’s final—all with the aim, of course, of spoiling the celebrations of Mourinho and his players!

*photo source: KYPE