José Carlos Esteves, long-serving FC Porto doctor, dies at 77 | OneFootball

José Carlos Esteves, former FC Porto doctor who for many years headed the club’s blue-and-white medical department, has died at the age of 77, after battling cancer.

The club has already released a statement of condolence. “FC Porto received with great sorrow the news of the death of José Carlos Esteves, former head of the club’s medical department, who was honored with the Career Award at the 2020 Dragões de Ouro ceremony. During the nearly three decades in which he served FC Porto, José Carlos Esteves witnessed the club’s countless national and international title wins and worked with players and coaching staffs who, like himself, are part of the club’s historical heritage. FC Porto extends its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of José Carlos Esteves,” the official website reads.

As the Dragons’ doctor, he was part of triumphs such as the five consecutive league titles, the UEFA Cup, the Champions League, several Portuguese Cups, and several Cândido de Oliveira Super Cups.

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