AS Roma's stunning Europa Conference League glory.The Italian outfit edged past Feyenoord 1-0 on Wednesday night courtesy of Nicolo Zaniolo's composed first-half finish to end their 15-year trophy drought.
After Zaniolo became the youngest Italian player to ever net in a European final, Roma were forced to defend for their lives, with Smalling in particular excelling.The ex-Manchester United flop has rekindled his career in Serie A and was rewarded when Roma landed their first ever major European trophy.
Smalling - who was named man of the match - was in a jubliant mood at the final whistle - but his post-match chat was interrupted by Abraham, who declared that the Smalling was "the best."Like Smalling, Abraham has thrived under the guidance of Jose Mourinho in Rome.
The duo have rebuilt their reputations abroad; just like Mourinho. The Portuguese chief arrived in Italy after he was brutally axed by Tottenham just days before the Carabao Cup final.However, with his reputation at an all-time low, Mourinho completed his stunning turnaround by clinching his fifth European trophy in the inaugural Conference League final.
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