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Italian papers hail Jose Mourinho's 'masterpiece in an Olimpico gone wild' the morning after Roma beat Leicester to qualify for a first European final in 31 years... as they heap praise on 'the Special One' a year on from his arrival

Italy's sports newspapers have lavished praise on Jose Mourinho the morning after he guided his Roma side to their first European final in 31 years.

An emotional Mourinho burst into tears on the touchline at full-time after a victory over Leicester booked their spot in the Europa Conference League showpiece.

Corriere dello Sport led their front page on the reaction to the game, with a picture of Tammy Abraham celebrating underneath a headline that simply reads: 'Come on Mourinho!'

Corriere dello Sport heaped praise on Jose Mourinho and his Roma side
Mourinho burst into tears at the full-time whistle of their victory over Leicester

Corriere dello Sport praised Jose Mourinho, who burst into tears at the full-time whistle

The Stadio Olimpico was in passionate voice as Roma beat Leicester to reach the final

The words are a nod to their exact same headline from 5 May 2021, the day that Mourinho was appointed as Roma boss.