Overview
- FC Porto confirmed that Costa, 53, suffered a cardiac arrest at the Olival training centre and died despite being rushed to São João Hospital.
- He captained Porto to the 2003 UEFA Cup and the 2004 Champions League under Jose Mourinho, made 383 appearances for the club, and won 24 major trophies.
- Costa returned as Director of Professional Football in April 2024 after managing 16 clubs in Europe and a stint with Mumbai City FC in the Indian Super League.
- Sporting CP, Liga Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo led an outpouring of tributes, honoring his fierce leadership and unwavering dedication to the sport.
- Nicknamed “Bicho,” Costa earned 50 caps for Portugal and was celebrated as a defining figure in modern Portuguese football.