Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has paid a heartfelt tribute to former FC Porto and national team defender Jorge Costa, who passed away at the age of 53.
As reported by SPORTS MACRO, Costa died on Tuesday after suffering a cardiac arrest at FC Porto’s training centre.
Ronaldo, who played alongside Costa for the national team, honored his memory with a message shared via his Instagram story. Alongside a photo of the late defender, Ronaldo included a dove emoji and the words: “Até sempre Jorge Costa” — a Portuguese phrase meaning “Until forever” or “Always love.”
Jorge Costa was a key figure in Portuguese football, famously captaining FC Porto to UEFA Champions League victory under José Mourinho in 2004. He also earned 50 caps for Portugal during a distinguished international career.
