Marco Leite recalls Jorge Costa after Marítimo's promotion party | OneFootball

Marco Leite paid tribute to Jorge Costa during the celebrations of Marítimo’s promotion to the Primeira Liga, in a moment full of symbolism after the match against Benfica B, which confirmed the Madeiran side’s promotion.

On the pitch, Jorge Costa’s former assistant appeared to honor the memory of the former Porto captain, in a heartfelt tribute during the island team’s celebrations. The bond between the two was long and close: Marco Leite worked for several years as Jorge Costa’s right-hand man and followed him through different projects in Portuguese football.

Now part of Marítimo’s coaching staff as assistant to Miguel Moita, Marco Leite made a point of linking Jorge Costa to a landmark moment in the Madeiran club’s season. The gesture came immediately after promotion to the Primeira Liga was secured in the clash with Benfica B.

The tribute carries particular meaning because of the path the two coaches shared. Marco Leite was Jorge Costa’s assistant for more than a decade and stood by his side in various settings, including AVS’s promotion campaign in 2023/24.

As a result, one of the most emotional moments of Marítimo’s celebrations was seeing Jorge Costa remembered by someone who had been close to him on and off the pitch.

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