FC Porto in mourning: legend Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa dies!

FC Porto in mourning: legend Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa dies!

The legendary president of FC Porto, Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa, died last Saturday at the age of 87. Pinto da Costa had been at the helm of the club since 1982 and led FC Porto to unprecedented success, winning a total of 69 trophies, including two Champions League titles. He was the world's longest-serving football president until his resignation in May 2024, winning just 16 titles in the previous 89 years of the club's history before his reign began. Reports from krone.at emphasize the controversial but also very successful career of this extraordinary man.

Before his death, Pinto da Costa had been battling prostate cancer for three years. His health had recently deteriorated significantly, which prevented him from continuing to appear in public. The last public appearance was at the end of December when he attended a game of his beloved FC Porto. In the last days of his illness, he had written a book in which he shared his thoughts and emotions during his illness and planned his funeral service in a simple format. As sicnoticias.pt reports, he had special wishes for his funeral, including requesting that those present appear dressed in blue. He also wanted certain people to be excluded from the celebrations, including his successor, André Villas-Boas.

A life full of passion and controversy

Pinto da Costa, born in Porto in 1937, was a controversial figure in Portuguese football. Despite his great success, he was a polarizing figure among both fans and the public. His resignation in May 2024 came after a heavy electoral defeat, but not before winning the Taça de Portugal. The registration of over 2,500 victories in various sports and the tireless commitment to FC Porto leave no doubt that its legacy in Portuguese football will continue to exist, as krone.at ultimately concludes.