Pinto da Costa’s grandson slams ex-Sporting midfielder: He insulted my grandfather | OneFootball

The Dragon of Honor awarded posthumously to Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa sparked strong family opposition. His grandson, Nuno Pinto da Costa, criticized the current club management, led by André Villas Boas, stating that the wishes of his ancestor were not respected. He also took a jab at Maniche, former Sporting footballer.

"I am making this video just to clarify some of the misinformation that has been circulating out there, as is often the case, regarding the Golden Dragons, and in particular the Dragon of Honor that my grandfather Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa won last night, to let you know that no, I was not invited to the Golden Dragons gala, nor was I invited to receive the Dragon of Honor on behalf of my grandfather," he began by saying on social media.

Nuno Pinto da Costa went on to assure that the current Porto management was aware of his grandfather’s wish that none of his family or friends should receive any kind of award or decoration after his death: "Let me also say that, obviously, the average fan is not obliged to know what his wishes were or weren’t, but I can guarantee you that the current management knew about this wish he had. The intention is also to hurt and wound, because we are not angels, nor have we just arrived in this, those who were close to him, and especially me."

He then criticized André Villas Boas and Maniche: "The tribute was not to fulfill the president’s wishes, it was just, once again, used as a political tool to please the masses (...) It’s just another one of those attitudes from those who treated him badly during his life, but now come with tributes. I’ve talked about this before, I’m tired of talking about this subject, I’m just surprised it wasn’t Maniche, who spoke very badly of my grandfather and who was present yesterday because he was invited to the gala, who handed over this Dragon of Honor. Since we’re at the height of hypocrisy, it would have just been one more," he said. Recall HERE Maniche’s words about Pinto da Costa.

It should be remembered that Maniche played for Sporting during the 2010/11 season and played 27 matches wearing the lion on his chest. During that season, he scored four goals and made two assists. That same year, he ended his professional career at the Alvalade club.

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