Boas remembers George Costa and Jota: They left different legacies, both of which are quite influential

September 4th News Porto Chairman Villas Boas paid tribute to George Costa, Diogo Jota and Andre Silva in Football City, emphasizing the importance of the late football director to the team's restructuring.

Boas: "George Costa and Jota have left different legacies, they have different personalities, but equally charismatic. I am obviously closer to Costa, both on a personal and professional level. He is the perfect leader representative and a defender of Porto's great values, which is very special to me. He never abandoned me, and in my first year as president, he was always by my side, a true hero and will always be the hero in his family's heart."

"He left us, but we were all inspired by his spirit, not only in Porto, but also in the Portuguese Football Association, because he did a lot for Portugal. As for Jota, I remember some brief conversations with him, he was a simple and smiling man , able to infect everyone. He has a wonderful family and is very humble. "

Porto President recalled the tough seasons of the past and the role George Costa played in the team's restructuring: "He did not give up on the players, the team and the locker room and convinced the management that it was a marathon rather than a sprint. Now we all feel refreshed, and although there are 30 rounds to play, we really hope to honor him with the national championship. Of course, it's too early to use his memory as the motivation to win the championship. We miss him so much and hope he can be with us."

2025 was also cast in shadow by the death of Pinto da Costa, who led Porto for 42 years. Villas Boas did not forget him either: "It was a very difficult year for all Porto fans. We have not only lost George, but also George Nuno Pinto da Costa. They are the source of motivation for Porto, the people who shape the values, principles, image and determination of the club. We have this ambition (dedicating the championship to them), but there is still a long way to go, and many battles and wars are waiting for us. There is no doubt that we really want to commemorate these two great men. George died suddenly while working at the rugby stadium, and Pinto da Costa never left the office of the Dragon Stadium. He has been there, always, and is a unique figure in the Portuguese sports world, and we will strive to remember his memory by winning the championship."

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