André Villas-Boas: “We’d love to honour Jorge Costa with the title” | OneFootball

An emotional ceremony paid tribute to Jorge Costa, Diogo Jota, and André Silva: “These tributes dignify the men, the athletes, and their families who remain among us and are moved at these moments. It is a fair tribute, worthy of the FPF. I only have words of gratitude and hope that the family feels closer to Diogo, André, and Jorge.”

Impact and legacy of Diogo Jota and Jorge Costa at FC Porto: “They are different legacies and personalities, but equally charismatic. I had a closer personal and professional relationship with Jorge. He was the representation of a perfect leader, and of the values of FC Porto. He is someone very special to me and who never left me, especially in this first year of presidency. He was the best by my side. He had a very special voice tone, a presence that filled physical spaces just by being present. We are all imbued with his spirit not only at FC Porto, but at the FPF.”

Diogo was a simple man, with a brilliant smile that touched everyone around him. He had an extraordinary family and was recognized for his simplicity. At FC Porto he was responsible for the introduction of the Luna E Sports project. We are very pleased to continue this initiative, now with Rute.

Return of Jorge Costa to FC Porto as sports director: “Every moment I lived with Jorge was intense. He left us tragically, but in work and at FC Porto as he liked. Jorge was and is always present at FC Porto. He is a great leader. He never left. It was a difficult year due to the results obtained last season and it is in these moments that the great men are and by my side was one who did not abandon the professionals, team. He believed it was not a sprint, it was a marathon. There are 30 rounds ahead, but we would very much like to honor Jorge with the national champion title. We would prefer not to use his memory as a driving force to win a championship. I miss him a lot. He left in a tragic and inspiring way at the same time.”

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