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Jorge Costa Death: Tearful Jose Mourinho Pays Tribute to Former Porto Captain

PORTO DISTRICT, AUG 5 – Jose Mourinho honored Jorge Costa as a leader who embodied dedication and passion, highlighting Costa's role in Porto's 2004 Champions League win and his impact on football.

  • On Tuesday, former Porto captain Jorge Costa died of a cardiac arrest at Sao Joao hospital in Porto.
  • Costa played more than 350 games for Porto, captained their 2004 Champions League win under Mourinho, and returned as director of football in 2024.
  • Mourinho said, `Whenever Jorge Costa’s name is mentioned I have to smile because of some of the things that went on when he came and played for us,` and added `It's not always about the armband but what you represent.`
  • Porto announced Wednesday that Estadio do Dragao will be open from Wednesday for fans to pay respects, with Costa’s funeral scheduled for Thursday morning.
  • The football world is mourning after Cristiano Ronaldo paid tribute, writing `Ate sempre Jorge Costa` on Instagram.
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A recognized coach in the world of football, José Mourinho paid tribute to Jorge Costa, former captain of Porto who died of cardiac arrest.

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De Telegraaf broke the news in Amsterdam, Netherlands on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
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