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Jorge Costa, a former Portugal representative who helped FC Porto win the European Champions League in 2004, has died. He was 53.
Costa, who was serving as a board member in Porto, collapsed due to myocardial infarction at the training center on the 5th (Korea time). He was rushed to the hospital, but eventually he couldn't get back on his feet.
Costa played for Porto from 1990 to 2005 and represented Portuguese football. In the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup, he announced his retirement from the national team after losing 0-1 to Park Ji-sung in the final group match against Korea. However, he decorated his twilight years splendidly while tasting the European Champions League victory in Porto led by Jose Mourinho.
Porto said 'Georz Costa personally practiced the dedication, leadership, passion, and conquest spirit of the club on and off the field. 'This one who impressed many fans...' he paid tribute.
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When Mourinho heard the news, he shed tears. He, who is currently leading Fenerbahce (Turkiye), shed tears with a mournful look on his face after hearing about Costa's death at a press conference for the European Champions League qualifying tournament. A figure that is rarely seen by him, who is famous for his vitriol. Mourinho said "If he can talk to me now, do your job. I would have said, 'Forget my thoughts and win tomorrow.'"Today and tomorrow, I'll do my job and cry."."
Deku, who also lifted the Champions League trophy with Costa, said on his social media that `Today, Portuguese soccer and Porto lost one of the greatest symbols"Costa was a symbol of Porto's spirit and determination. It was an inspirational argument for us. It was an honor to enjoy numerous titles and joys with him. Costa's name will be remembered forever."
Charlton Athletic (England), who Costa was on loan for a while due to discord with the coach during his time in Porto, also joined the memorial. Former coach Alan Kirby-Shley, who was leading the team at the time, recalled Costa as `a great player who always made his opinion clear.' `Everyone recognized and respected his ability.' The fact that Costa made his debut as head coach after retirement is quite shocking to the Portuguese sports community as a whole. We cannot help but share the tremendous sadness felt by his family, friends, and Porto,' he said in tribute.
Portugal's soccer community is in a mood of sadness due to a series of obituaries. Last month, Diogo Jota lost Legend more than a month after he died with his brother Andre in a traffic accident in Spain. The regret is doubling in that he died too young.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
