Jorge Costa, former Porto captain, died at the age of 53 after suffering a cardiac arrest at the club's training center. He was serving as Porto's director of professional football in his second season. Costa played 530 games throughout his career, including 383 for Porto and 50 for the Portugal national team. Dubbed 'Animal,' he led Porto to UEFA Cup glory in 2003 and the Champions League in 2004. Costa's legacy embodies the values of dedication, leadership, and passion, and he will be remembered fondly by fans.
Jorge Costa, the former Porto captain, died at 53 due to a cardiac arrest at the club's training centre, despite efforts to save him.
Throughout his life, Jorge Costa embodied the values of FC Porto: dedication, leadership, passion, and an unshakeable spirit of conquest.
Costa played 530 games in total, with 383 for Porto and 50 for the Portugal national team, earning the nickname 'Animal'.
He led Porto to UEFA Cup glory in 2003 and Champions League triumph in 2004, and won five consecutive Portuguese league championships.
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