Special Mourinho branded

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LONDON (AFP) — Jose Mourinho calls himself special while his critics call him a big head but whatever the label he is now set to become a national trademark.

Chelsea have applied to register their manager's name with the UK Patent Office, allowing him to promote everything from nappies to lipstick.

A Chelsea spokesman said they were covering all eventualities - by listing as many products as they could think of.

The inventory contains hundreds of different items, including lipstick, cigarette holders, handbags, dresses, nappies and romper suits.

Which should put a few more pennies into the 42-year-old's pocket - already bulging with a reported pay packet of 5 million pounds a year.

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