Jorge Costa’s relationship with football seemed to never end! The former Porto captain remained involved in football even after his playing career. The former Portuguese defender was working as Porto’s director of football. He died suddenly of a heart attack yesterday.
Costa fell ill at the club’s training centre on Tuesday. He was rushed to hospital but could not be saved. He died at the age of 53.
He is one of six footballers to have won five consecutive league titles with Porto. He won a total of 24 titles in 13 seasons with his home club. Costa captained Porto to the Champions League victory in 2004.
Porto said in a statement: “In every aspect of his life, on and off the pitch, Jorge Costa epitomised the values of FC Porto. He was a man of dedication, leadership, passion and an unwavering spirit of winning. He left his mark on his generation of supporters and became a symbol of PortÃsmo.” Jose Mourinho was the coach when Costa led Porto to the Champions League title in 2004. The coach imagined what Costa would say to him at the time: “Sir, stop crying. You have a match tomorrow and the boys want to see you ready and strong.”
FAQ
Who was Jorge Costa?
Jorge Costa was a legendary Portuguese footballer and former captain of FC Porto. He played as a central defender and later worked in football management.
How did Jorge Costa die?
Jorge Costa passed away from a sudden heart attack on Tuesday while at FC Porto’s training centre. He was 53 years old.
What was Jorge Costa’s biggest achievement in football?
One of his most notable achievements was captaining FC Porto to a UEFA Champions League title in 2004 under manager José Mourinho.
How many titles did Jorge Costa win with FC Porto?
He won a total of 24 titles during his 13-year career at FC Porto, including five consecutive league titles.
