André Villas-Boas: “We’d love to honour Jorge Costa with the title” | OneFootball

An emotional ceremony paid tribute to Jorge Costa, Diogo Jota, and André Silva: “These tributes dignify the men, the athletes, and their families who remain among us and are moved in these moments. It is a well-deserved tribute, worthy of the FPF. I have only words of gratitude and I hope the family feels even closer to Diogo, André, and Jorge.”

Impact and legacy of Diogo Jota and Jorge Costa at FC Porto: “They leave behind different legacies and personalities, but both are equally charismatic. I had a closer personal and professional relationship with Jorge. He was the embodiment of a perfect leader and of FC Porto’s values. He is someone very special to me and who never left my side, especially during this first year of presidency. He was the best by my side. He had a very distinctive voice, a presence that filled physical spaces just by being there. We are all imbued with his spirit, not only at FC Porto but also at the FPF.”

Diogo was a simple man, with a brilliant smile that touched everyone around him. He had an extraordinary family and was recognized for his simplicity. At FC Porto, he was responsible for introducing the Luna E Sports project. We are very pleased to continue this initiative, now with Rute.

Jorge Costa’s return to FC Porto as sporting director: “Every moment I lived with Jorge was intense. He left us in a tragic way, but while working and at FC Porto, just as he liked. Jorge was and is always present at FC Porto. He is a great leader. He never left. It was a difficult year due to last season’s results, and it is in those moments that great men stand out, and by my side was one who never abandoned the professionals, the team. He believed it wasn’t a sprint, it was a marathon. There are 30 matches left ahead, but we would really like to honor Jorge with the national championship title. We would prefer not to use his memory as the driving force to win a championship. I miss him dearly. He left in a tragic and inspiring way at the same time.”

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