Pinto da Costa honoured by league: “He will never be forgotten” | OneFootball

Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa was honored this Wednesday at the annual gala of the Portuguese Professional Football League (LPFP).

In place of the late FC Porto leader was his son Alexandre, who spoke a few words upon receiving the trophy.

“It is very difficult for me to make comments or pay even the smallest tribute to the greatest leader in the history of football. And it wasn't because of the numbers or trophies he won, as those were pure and simple mathematics. He was a great sports leader because he dedicated an entire life, in which he gave up many good things in life for the sake of the sporting cause,” the businessman began, extending his reasoning:

“This house, where we are today, built by president Pedro Proença, essentially this institution came from the mind of Major Valentim Loureiro and president Manuel Damásio. To them, we must also bow and give thanks. In life, we must be grateful and all players, coaches, and journalists love football, regardless of the clubs, whether we are rivals or not. My father, more than anything in life, loved football and dedicated his life to FC Porto and the League. It was from his mind that it all started, and that's why we are here today. He left us an example that we should all try to follow. This house, which is the house of football, is a house that I invite all fans to come and visit. It is a wonderful and fantastic work, built by all of you. You can try to do whatever you want, Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa will never be forgotten. As a son, I wanted to thank the president and all of you. And think that every time you enter this house, all of this is due to an idea of Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa“.

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