Pedro Proença remembers Jorge Costa as he hails champions FC Porto | OneFootball

“In a difficult year, marked by the passing of Jorge Costa, an iconic figure of the club and Portuguese football, this title takes on even greater significance,” reads the message published on social media.

Jorge Costa, who served as an executive with the ‘Dragons’, died on 5 August 2025, at the age of 53, while working at the start of the season that would end with the league title, now confirmed after the home win against Alverca (1-0).

“On behalf of the Portuguese Football Federation, I congratulate FC Porto and its board, represented by its president André Villas-Boas, the players, coaching staff, the entire structure and the fans on this achievement,” Proença added.

Coached by Italian manager Francesco Farioli, FC Porto now have 85 points, nine more than Benfica in second place and 12 more than Sporting, third in the table with one game in hand, with two rounds remaining.

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