Portuguese football in shock; Legend passes away at Porto Club
Porto Club in Portugal experienced a heartbreaking event today; Jorge Costa, the club’s football director, suffered a heart problem while at the training center and was transferred to the hospital, where he died at the age of 53. Despite initial medical efforts by the team’s doctors at the scene, his life could not be saved in the emergency room. The final cause of death has been diagnosed as a heart attack.Jorge Costa has been reported as a cardiac arrest.
The FC Porto club issued a statement expressing:
deepest sorrow and shock over the passing of a unforgettable figure in the club’s history. Jorge Costa’s legacy will forever live in the hearts of all Porto fans. The captain will never be forgotten.
Biography of Jorge Costa, Football Director of FC Porto Portugal
Jorge Costa, the proud former captain of Porto, dedicated about 15 years of his professional career to this club. He played in 383 matches and scored 25 goals, securing his place in the club’s history. His peak moments include winning the UEFA Champions League title in 2004; during that season, with the captain’s armband under coach José Mourinho, he led his team to a 3-0 victory in the final against Monaco.
Along with the Champions League trophy, Costa’s career includes eight Portuguese league titles, one UEFA Cup, one Intercontinental Cup, five Portuguese Cups, and eight Portuguese Super Cups. At the national level, Costa played 50 matches for the Portuguese national team and participated in the World Cup.
After retiring in 2006, Jorge Costa entered coaching and continued his professional journey in this field. His coaching experience was not limited to Portugal; he also gained valuable experience in countries such as Romania, Cyprus, France, India, and Tunisia.
