Tributes Pour in for Football Legend Jorge Costa
The football world is mourning the loss of Portuguese legend Jorge Costa, who passed away on August 5, 2025, at the age of 53 due to a cardiac arrest at FC Porto's training ground. Costa, a former captain and stalwart defender, embodied the relentless spirit and values that defined Porto throughout the modern era ¹.
A Legendary Career
Costa's legacy is firmly etched into the fabric of both Porto and Portuguese football. He:
Played 383 matches for Porto and led the team to a historic Champions League win in 2004 under Jose Mourinho and the UEFA Cup win in 2003
- *Won 24 trophies* with Porto, including eight Primeira Liga titles
- *Made 50 appearances* for the Portuguese national team, scoring two goals between 1992 and 2002
- *Graduated from Porto's youth academy*, showcasing his lifelong bond with the club
*Tributes from the Football Community*
The football community has reacted with profound sadness, with tributes pouring in from across the globe. Some notable tributes include ² ³:
JOSE MOURINHO . "If he could speak with me now, he would say, 'do your press conference, tomorrow play the game mister and win the game – forget about me'."
-UEFA PRESIDENT ALEKSANDER ÄŒEFERIN. "It is with profound sadness that we have learned of the sudden passing of Jorge Costa."
FC PORTO: "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."
Surviving Family
Costa is survived by his two sons, David Costa Almeida and Salvador Almeida. The family has yet to release a public statement, but tributes have been pouring in from people across the sports fraternity ¹.
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