Pedro Proença describes Jorge Costa as a "gentle man"
Former FC Porto Star Jorge Costa Passes Away at 53
In a sad turn of events, Jorge Costa, the legendary former FC Porto player and director of professional football, has passed away at the age of 53. The news was confirmed by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) and FC Porto officials.
The tragedy unfolded in the emergency room of São João Hospital, after Jorge Costa felt unwell at the club's training center in Olival, Vila Nova de Gaia. Despite the efforts of medical staff, he could not be revived.
The FPF, in a statement published on its official website, expressed their deep regret at the death of Jorge Costa, recalling him as one of the "most notable players" of a generation that was fundamental to the affirmation of Portuguese football. They also stated that the death of Jorge Costa has left them and "Portuguese football in shock".
Jorge Costa was not just a footballer, but a man of convictions, simple in manner, and strong in personality. According to Pedro Proença, the current president of the FPF, Jorge Costa was one of the greatest figures in the history of FC Porto. Proença described him as a "charismatic" footballer and a "kind-hearted man".
As a player, Jorge Costa represented FC Porto in 383 official games, between 1992 and 2005. He captained the team for several seasons and won numerous titles, including a Champions League, a UEFA Cup, an Intercontinental Cup, eight national championships, five Portuguese Cups, and five Super Cups.
Jorge Costa also represented the Portuguese national team with great pride and defended his colors with conviction. He was an international 50 times for the Portuguese national team and won the 1991 World Cup for the under-20s with the Portuguese national team.
Pedro Proença, in an official Facebook post, described Jorge Costa as one of the greatest figures in the history of FC Porto and had a strong personality and a great sense of humor. As an arbitrator and a player, Proença and Costa crossed paths only six times on Portuguese pitches.
At the time of writing, there is no publicly available information indicating that Jorge Costa has passed away or that his funeral details are being shared. If you are referring to a recent event or a different person named Jorge Costa, please provide more context or check the latest news sources for updates.
Jorge Costa's contributions to football will not be forgotten, and his legacy will live on in the hearts of fans and players alike. Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time.
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- Jorge Costa's football career spanned multiple European leagues, but he will be remembered most fondly for his time at FC Porto, where he won numerous titles, including a Champions League.
- Beyond his achievements in the sport, Jorge Costa was a charismatic individual deeply rooted in the European football scene, particularly Laliga where he demonstrated his skills with conviction and pride.
