Portugal defender led Mourinho’s side to European glory
Died after cardiac arrest at Porto’s training ground
The former Porto captain Jorge Costa has died at the age of 53 after suffering a cardiac arrest at the club’s training centre.
The former defender, who was serving as Porto’s director of professional football in his second season in the role, was rushed to hospital but could not be saved.
“Throughout his life, both on and off the pitch, Jorge Costa embodied the values that define FC Porto: dedication, leadership, passion and an unshakeable spirit of conquest,” the club said in a statement. “He left his mark on generations of fans and became a symbol of Portismo.”
