FC Porto mourns the loss of legendary presidents: Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa died

FC Porto mourns the loss of legendary presidents: Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa died

In a significant loss report for the football world, the legendary President of FC Porto, Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa, died on Saturday at the age of 87. Over a remarkable term of 42 years, which began in 1982, he led the association to fabulous 69 titles, including two Champions League victories. Under his leadership, Porto developed from a regional club to an international football giant. Before entering the office, the association had won only 16 titles in almost nine decades, which underlines the enormous influence of Pinto da Costa. This remarkable success athlete was described as the "most important figure" in the club, as it was reported on the Laola1 website.

grief and honor

The grief of the loss of the iconic president is reinforced by a symbolic gesture of the association. FC Porto has changed its club coat of arms from the typical colors to black and white on social media to express its respect and grief. André Villas-Boas, his successor, commented on the importance of Pinto da Costas Erbe: "Queremos Muito Honrar o Legado de Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa." The members of the association are determined to continue the legacy of their esteemed guide, which has shaped the dominance of Porto in football both nationally and internationally. This is also confirmed by Devdiscourse, the reported that Villas-Boas expressed and promised the gratitude for the successes that Pinto da Costa has achieved and promised to maintain this valuable legacy.