Soccer-Former Porto president Pinto da Costa dies aged 87


(Reuters) - Former FC Porto president Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa, who led the Portuguese club during their most successful period, died aged 87 on Saturday.

Pinto da Costa took charge of Porto in 1982 and led them to 69 titles including two Champions League trophies in his 42-year tenure at the Portuguese club.

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