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Portuguese football in mourning, Porto's legendary captain dies after a heart attack in club training

2025-08-05 19:27:28Sport SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Portuguese football in mourning, Porto's legendary captain dies after a
Jorge Costa

The legendary former Porto captain, Jorge Costa, has died at the age of 53 after suffering a cardiac arrest at the club's training center.

The former defender, who served as Porto's director of professional football in his second season in the role, was rushed to hospital but could not make it.

"Throughout his life, both on and off the pitch, Jorge Costa embodied the values that define FC Porto: dedication, leadership, passion and an unwavering spirit of conquest. He left his mark on generations of fans and became a symbol of Portismo," the Porto club's statement said.

During his career, Costa played 530 games in all, 383 for Porto and 50 for the Portugal national team. Costa earned the nickname "Animal" from teammate Fernando Couto during their center defense partnership. As captain, he led Porto to UEFA Cup glory in 2003 and a Champions League triumph in 2004 under Portuguese coach José Mourinho.

The defender was one of six players to win five consecutive Portuguese league championships with Porto, along with Aloísio, Ljubinko Drulović, Paulinho Santos, Rui Barros and Folha.

Costa returned to the club in April 2024 as a director under new president André Villas-Boas.

"Jorge Costa's legacy will always remain alive in the memory of all Porto fans. You will never be forgotten, Captain," the club added.


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