(Left) Jose Mourinho in tears; Young Jose Mourinho with Jorge Costa during their time in FC Porto. (Screengrabs) Coach Fenerbahçe José Mourinho was moved to tears and paid tribute to his captain of the Champions League Jorge Costa.Jorge Costa, a former Portuguese football star, who died on Tuesday at the age of 53 years after cardiac training, where he worked as a football director.According to Portuguese media reports, Costa suffered a heart arry in the Porto training facility and was transported to the São João hospital.The decorated defender won 50 caps for the Portuguese national team and helped Porto to provide eight titles of the Portuguese League during his game career.His greatest success came as a captain under José Mourinho, when Porto amazed Europe by winning the Champions League in 2004, just a year after the UEFA cup raised.“It’s part of my history,” Mourinho said.“You have captains, you have a leader. And sometimes it’s not about a bracelet – it’s about what you represent.”“Jorge was one of those guys who, as I said, cleaned the garbage and let the coach do his job as a coach, not as a dressing room leader. This is perfection for the coach – when his captain works. Of course I’m very sad. It’s part of my history.”“But we forget about football. Let’s focus on him – Jorge, a young guy, his children I met when they were really young. Now, of course, they’re adult men. And yes, I’m very sad, but I’m here because he could talk to me now,” Come on. “And he said,” Play the game tomorrow.“Win the game and forget about me.” That would be Jorge. This is what I will try to do – do my work today, do your job tomorrow. And then cry after. But today and tomorrow I have a job. And I know Jorge would like me to do it. ”Previously, Mourinho published an emotional honor and wrote, “Your link will stay with us,” he imagines Costal’s words: “Lord, stop crying. You have a match tomorrow and your boys need ready and strong.”
