Mourinho names Collina 'star of tournament'

Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho has picked out Italian referee Pierluigi Collina as the star of Euro 2004.

Thu, 24 Jun, 2004 - 12:36

Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho has picked out Italian referee Pierluigi Collina as the star of Euro 2004.

Collina, who is now favourite to handle the final after Italy were eliminated, has impressed Mourinho with his performances in the opening game between Portugal and Greece and the match between England and Croatia.

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Courts Soccer Euro 2004 Place: Europe Person: Mourinho Person: Collina Person: Jose Mourinho Person: Pierluigi Collina Event: Euro 2004 Event: 2002 World Cup final Event: 1999 Champions League Organisation: Chelsea Organisation: Italy Organisation: Portugal Organisation: England Organisation: Croatia Organisation: Greece Organisation: Manchester United Organisation: Bayern Munich

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