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Jose Mourinho calls Burkina Faso coach ahead of Egypt clash
Burkina Faso coach Paulo Duarte has revealed Jose Mourinho has phoned him ahead of Wednesday's Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against Egypt.
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"He is a friend, a father figure and one who over the years has changed the mentality of coaching football not only in Portugal but around the world.
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"His method of training, the dynamic he brings to clubs and his analysing of opponents have made him the leader of a generation of new trainers," the 47-year-old Duarte told a pre-match news conference after being asked a question about his links with the Manchester United coach.
"You are magician to ask me a question like that because he actually called me yesterday. He also called me the last time I was here in Gabon when we played a friendly match against Portugal," explained Duarte, who was coach of Gabon before returning for a second spell as Burkina Faso coach.
"He's a friend. A great leader. We might speak only once or twice in a while but he is always willing to give advice."
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