Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa
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Jorge Nuno de Lima Pinto da Costa (born 28 December 1937) is a Portuguese
football chairman, currently in charge of F.C. Porto.
, the son of José Alexandrino Teixeira da Costa and Maria Elisa Bessa Lima de Amorim Pinto, who fathered other four children, including future renowned forensic pathologist
José Eduardo
.
In his late teens, Jorge Nuno started working as a bank teller
. Shortly after, he began collaborating with F.C. Porto, while keeping his day job; in 1953, upon the completion of his 16th birthday, his maternal grandmother
registered him as a club associate, and he was an early frequent attender of the team's football and hockey
games, eventually going on to work in directorial capacities in the latter department, in his early 20's.
ian player Amarildo, nearly acquired by the club, fled to city rivals Boavista F.C. at the last-hour.
In 1980, then the club's director of football
, Pinto da Costa left Porto in the wake of the Verão Quente (Hot summer), alongside manager José Maria Pedroto
and 15 first-team players, who had entered in "collision course" with chairman Américo de Sá. On 17 May 1982, he became the club's 33rd president, being in charge as the hockey section won the first title in its 27 years of history (the Portuguese Cup), and the football department added 55 trophies, including 18 national championships - a national record five consecutive from 1995–99 - and two UEFA Champions League
trophies.
(Golden Whistle) sports corruption scandal in Portuguese football
. He was formally accused of corruption on 12 June 2007, along with Reinaldo Teles, another member of FC Porto's administration.
In December 2006, Pinto da Costa's former mistress and a former escort
, Carolina Salgado
, published the book Eu, Carolina (I, Carolina), funded by S.L. Benfica president Luís Filipe Vieira
, where she made serious allegations against Pinto da Costa (including match fixing, bribing referees with prostitutes, and ordering the beating of Gondomar
councilman Ricardo Bexiga). He denied all the accusations, claiming she tried to use the book to blackmail him.
Following the inquiry, Pinto da Costa vowed to appeal the two-year ban placed on him in order to clear both his and the club's names. In a short interview, he stated: "We will not appeal the points deductions and we will still have a 14 or 15-point lead. But FC Porto's honour will be salvaged because I, personally, as president and a citizen, will appeal on Monday to the Justice Council. After this appeal, we will wait to see the truth come out and it will allow us to show there is no reason for FC Porto to have been penalised."
In early April 2009, Pinto da Costa was cleared of any allegations relating to bribery or any case dealing with Apito Dourado.
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football chairman, currently in charge of F.C. Porto.
Early years
Pinto da Costa was born in PortoPorto
Porto , also known as Oporto in English, is the second largest city in Portugal and one of the major urban areas in the Iberian Peninsula. Its administrative limits include a population of 237,559 inhabitants distributed within 15 civil parishes...
, the son of José Alexandrino Teixeira da Costa and Maria Elisa Bessa Lima de Amorim Pinto, who fathered other four children, including future renowned forensic pathologist
Forensic pathology
Forensic pathology is a branch of pathology concerned with determining the cause of death by examination of a corpse. The autopsy is performed by the pathologist at the request of a coroner or medical examiner usually during the investigation of criminal law cases and civil law cases in some...
José Eduardo
José Eduardo Pinto da Costa
José Eduardo de Lima Pinto da Costa, Licentiate in Medicine and specialised in Forensic Medicine, is a renowned Portuguese doctor specialized in legal medicine. One of the best medics of the country and a known specialist, he is the former director of the Porto Legal Medicine Institute...
.
In his late teens, Jorge Nuno started working as a bank teller
Bank teller
A teller is an employee of a bank who deals directly with most customers. In some places, this employee is known as a cashier. Most teller jobs require cash handling experience and a high school diploma. Most banks provide on the job training....
. Shortly after, he began collaborating with F.C. Porto, while keeping his day job; in 1953, upon the completion of his 16th birthday, his maternal grandmother
Grandparent
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registered him as a club associate, and he was an early frequent attender of the team's football and hockey
Roller hockey (Quad)
Roller Hockey is a team sport that enjoys significant popularity in a number of Latin countries. Depending on territories, it is also known as Hóquei em Patins, International Style Ball hockey, Rink Hockey or Hardball Hockey. Roller Hockey was a demonstration rollersport in the 1992 Summer...
games, eventually going on to work in directorial capacities in the latter department, in his early 20's.
Directorial beginnings
From 1969–71, Pinto da Costa was in charge of all of Porto's Modalidades Amadoras (amateur sections). After five years, he returned to the club, being pressured by some friends after BrazilBrazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian player Amarildo, nearly acquired by the club, fled to city rivals Boavista F.C. at the last-hour.
In 1980, then the club's director of football
Director of football
"Director of football" is a term describing a senior management figure at a football club, most commonly used in Europe. The exact nature of the role is often unclear and extremely variable and causes much debate in the sports media...
, Pinto da Costa left Porto in the wake of the Verão Quente (Hot summer), alongside manager José Maria Pedroto
José Maria Pedroto
José Maria Carvalho Pedroto, OIH, was a Portuguese footballer and trainer. He was nicknamed Zé do Boné since, like the character, he usually wore a flat cap....
and 15 first-team players, who had entered in "collision course" with chairman Américo de Sá. On 17 May 1982, he became the club's 33rd president, being in charge as the hockey section won the first title in its 27 years of history (the Portuguese Cup), and the football department added 55 trophies, including 18 national championships - a national record five consecutive from 1995–99 - and two UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
trophies.
The "Apito Dourado" affair and other controversies
Pinto da Costa was one of the people investigated by the police as part of the Apito DouradoApito Dourado
The Apito Dourado affair is a corruption sports scandal in Portuguese football that first arose in 2004. Portuguese Judiciary Police investigators named several football personalities as suspects of corrupting or attempting to corrupt referees, including Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa, chairman of...
(Golden Whistle) sports corruption scandal in Portuguese football
Football in Portugal
- History :Football started to gain popularity in Portugal in the late 19th century, brought by Portuguese students who returned from England.right|250px|thumb...
. He was formally accused of corruption on 12 June 2007, along with Reinaldo Teles, another member of FC Porto's administration.
In December 2006, Pinto da Costa's former mistress and a former escort
Call girl
A call girl or female escort is a sex worker who is not visible to the general public; nor does she usually work in an institution like a brothel, although she may be employed by an escort agency...
, Carolina Salgado
Carolina Salgado
Carolina Salgado is a former partner of FC Porto's president Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa. A former escort, Carolina Salgado became known as Pinto da Costa's companion in the early 2000s...
, published the book Eu, Carolina (I, Carolina), funded by S.L. Benfica president Luís Filipe Vieira
Luís Filipe Vieira
Luís Filipe Vieira Ferreira , also known as "LFV" in Portugal, is a Portuguese businessman who is currently the chairman of Portuguese sports club Benfica...
, where she made serious allegations against Pinto da Costa (including match fixing, bribing referees with prostitutes, and ordering the beating of Gondomar
Gondomar, Portugal
Gondomar is one of three cities in Gondomar Municipality, Portugal....
councilman Ricardo Bexiga). He denied all the accusations, claiming she tried to use the book to blackmail him.
Following the inquiry, Pinto da Costa vowed to appeal the two-year ban placed on him in order to clear both his and the club's names. In a short interview, he stated: "We will not appeal the points deductions and we will still have a 14 or 15-point lead. But FC Porto's honour will be salvaged because I, personally, as president and a citizen, will appeal on Monday to the Justice Council. After this appeal, we will wait to see the truth come out and it will allow us to show there is no reason for FC Porto to have been penalised."
In early April 2009, Pinto da Costa was cleared of any allegations relating to bribery or any case dealing with Apito Dourado.