Jorge Costa Dead: Portuguese Icon Passes Away

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The football world is very sad right now. Jorge Costa, a famous football player from Portugal, has died at the age of 53.

Reports say he had a heart attack while he was at the training center. He was quickly taken to São João Hospital, but sadly, doctors said he was already dead when he arrived.

Jorge Costa was a big name in football. He used to be the captain of FC Porto and later worked as the club’s Director of Football. During his playing days, he won eight league titles and also helped Porto win the UEFA Champions League in 2004 with coach José Mourinho.

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Since the news came out, many people from the football world have been sharing kind words and sending love to his family. Even the President of UEFA, Aleksander Čeferin, paid tribute to him.

Rest in peace, Jorge Costa. You will always be remembered.

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Written by Olamide Idowu

Staff Writer at GistMiliNaija — Nigeria's No.1 News & Entertainment platform.

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