💔 Porto fans, we have some sad news. Jorge Costa, the legendary defender turned Director of Professional Football at Porto, died at 53 after suffering a cardiac arrest at the team’s training centre. He was rushed to a nearby hospital but, sadly, couldn’t be revived.
During his playing days, Costa was rock-solid at the back. He racked up 530 appearances across all competitions, with 383 of those in the famous blue-and-white of Porto and 50 for Portugal’s national squad. As captain, he led Porto to:
- UEFA Cup glory in 2003 🏆
- Champions League triumph in 2004 under José Mourinho 🌟
- Five straight Portuguese League titles (2002–2006) alongside legends like Aloísio and Drulović.
After hanging up his boots, he stayed close to the club he loved. In April 2024, he returned as football director under new president André Villas-Boas, continuing to shape Porto’s future off the pitch.
Jorge Costa’s grit, leadership, and passion made him a true icon. From young fans in Mumbai to supporters in Jakarta, his legacy on the field—and his vision off it—will live on. Rest in peace, Jorge Costa 🙏❤️.
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Porto great Jorge Costa dies at age of 53 following cardiac arrest
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