Having secured a runners-up medal with the Rome club last year, Mihajlovic went one better this time around as Lazio claimed the title.

Chelsea fans will remember the stunning free-kick at Stamford Bridge that secured a 2-1 Champions League success. And it was in European club competition that he first made his name, as a 22-year-old, with the Red Star side that won the European Cup in 1991.

Initially a midfielder, he has matured into a stylish sweeper during his time with Roma, Sampdoria and Lazio. One of the Yugoslavs most deadly weapons.

Catastrophic first appearance in Euro 2000 against Slovenia. Poor distribution from dead-balls compounded by gifting a second goal to Zlatko Zahovic. Then red-carded after a petulant shove - hardly the thing to do with your side three goals down. 'Always look on the bright side of life...'