05.08.2025 21:41
Porto's former captain Jorge Costa passed away at the age of 53 after suffering a heart attack. Fenerbahçe's head coach Jose Mourinho was unable to hold back his tears upon receiving the news of his former player's death during a press conference.
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Porto's former captain Jorge Costa passed away at the age of 53 after suffering a heart attack.
PORTO'S FORMER CAPTAIN JORGE HAS PASSED AWAY
In a statement from Porto, it was announced that a public farewell ceremony for Jorge Costa, who passed away at the club's training facilities, will be held tomorrow at Dragao Stadium. The Portuguese team published a condolence message stating, "Jorge Costa has left us. One of us, a leader, a captain, a role model. A symbol of Porto," it said.
MOURINHO COULD NOT HOLD BACK HIS TEARS
Fenerbahçe's head coach Jose Mourinho received the news of his former student Costa's death during a press conference. Mourinho, who experienced emotional moments, could not hold back his tears.
HE HAD EXPERIENCED SUCCESSES WITH MOURINHO
During the time Jose Mourinho was the head coach, Costa played as a defender for Porto, lifting the UEFA Cup in 2003 and the UEFA Champions League trophy in 2004. Costa, who ended his playing career in 2006, started as an assistant coach at Braga and most recently served as the general director at Porto.
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