No shame in losing to Barca - Mourinho

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho insists there will be no shame if they are knocked out of the Champions League by Barcelona next month.

No shame in losing to Barca - Mourinho
Sat, 29 Jan, 2005 - 09:07

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho insists there will be no shame if they are knocked out of the Champions League by Barcelona next month.

The Blues, currently chasing trophies on four fronts, turn their attentions to the FA Cup tomorrow with a fourth round home clash against Steve Bruce’s Birmingham.

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