Former Mumbai City FC Coach, Porto Legend Jorge Costa Dies Of Heart Attack

Jorge Costa, the former Mumbai City FC gaffer, recently passed away due to cardiac arrest at the age of 53. On Tuesday, Jorge Costa suffered a heart attack while at Porto's training session in Olival. Jorge Costa has been a reputed figure in European and Asian football. The Porto legend Jorge Costa took his final breath at the very club where he rendered his services for over two decades, just like a warrior meets his end on the battlefield. Jorge Costa death marks the end of a legendary chapter in Portuguese football.

Jorge Costa's Time at Mumbai City FC

The former Portugal international was appointed the head coach of ISL Club Mumbai City FC back in 2018. The Islanders finished third in the ISL points table, but succumbed to a semi-final defeat against FC Goa. He took Mumbai City FC to their second semi-final appearance in history. Many iconic players like Modou Sougou, who had been the Islander's top scorer that season, and Paulo Machado also played under the tutelage of Jorge Costa.

Many Indian talents like Amrinder Singh, Subhasish Bose and Raynier Fernandes also grew into prominence under him. In his second season, Mumbai finished fifth, and they also brought in Diego Carlos, Rowlin Borges and Pratik Chaudhari. He is known for a rigid defensive approach and is hailed for introducing European-style football in India.

Jorge Costa's Legacy Remains Unparalleled

Jorge Costa has won a total of 11 Primeira Liga titles and a solitary UEFA Cup. He was also part of the Porto team that won the UEFA Champions League with Jose Mourinho. Mourinho once described Costa as the spine of his defence and a captain in the truest sense. He even managed several Portuguese sides like Braga and Arouca. His international exposure has taken him to places like Tunisia, Turkey, France, and India. More than accolades and silverware, his legacy as a footballing expert shall remain an inspiration for years and generations to come.