Former captain of Porto Jorge Costa has died at the age of 54: details of the tragedy

Two outstanding football figures have died: Jorge Costa and Chan Dinh Thanh

Captain of Porto Jorge Costa suddenly passed away at the age of 54. This was reported by the publication 'Glavcom', citing the press service of the Portuguese club. According to information, the footballer's heart stopped beating at the Porto training center.

Throughout his life – on and off the field – Jorge Costa embodied the main values of our club: dedication, leadership, passion, and an unyielding desire to win. His legacy will forever remain with generations of fans.

Costa, who played as a central defender, led Porto to victory in the Champions League final in 2004. He played 50 matches for the Portugal national team. The footballer's quote 'A Porto player always puts the club above himself' will remain in the hearts of all fans.

The loss of Chan Dinh Thanh

The tragic news of the death of former FIFA referee from Vietnam, Chan Dinh Thanh, was received with deep sorrow. At the age of 43, Chan Dinh Thanh was hospitalized on August 1 after suddenly losing consciousness during endurance tests before the season. Unfortunately, the referee died on the morning of August 3, and the exact cause of death remains unknown.

The Vietnam Football Federation extends its sincerest condolences to Chan Dinh Thanh's family.

Chan Dinh Thanh worked as a FIFA referee in 2019. Additionally, he received the 'Silver Whistle-2025' award for second place among referees in Vietnamese football.

The event greatly impacted the football community, as both athletes played significant roles in their teams and football associations. Their contributions to the development of football will be long remembered, and their legacies will remain an indelible part of the global football community.