Jorge Costa, the new director for professional football at FC Porto, has been suspended for 15 days by the Disciplinary Council (CD) of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF). The suspension is related to incidents that occurred while he was still the coach of AVS in the Segunda Liga.

Key Takeaways

• Jorge Costa suspended for 15 days by FPF.
• Incident occurred during his tenure as AVS coach.
• Additional fines and sanctions imposed on other football entities.

Incident Details

The disciplinary action against Jorge Costa stems from events during a home defeat to Tondela (1-0) in the 34th and final round of the 2023/24 Segunda Liga. The CD of the FPF cited “lesion of honor and reputation and calumnious denunciation” as the reasons for the suspension, along with a fine of 1,340 euros.

AVS’s Promotion and Costa’s Career Shift

Despite the controversy, AVS managed to secure promotion to the Primeira Liga by defeating Portimonense with an aggregate score of 4-2 in the promotion play-offs. Shortly after this achievement, Jorge Costa ended his coaching career and returned to FC Porto as the director of football.

Additional Sanctions

The CD of the FPF also imposed other penalties:

• Luís Gonçalves: Former FC Porto SAD administrator and general director, received a 60-day suspension and an 8,160-euro fine for “lesion of honor and reputation and calumnious denunciation”. He was absolved of “aggressions” related to altercations with Sporting’s management during a match that ended in a 2-2 draw.
• Vitória de Guimarães: Fined 7,140 euros for “qualified non-compliance with other duties” during a victorious match against Boavista (1-0).
• Boavista: Fined 1,428 euros for “incorrect behavior of the public” and “serious aggressions” in a sports venue.
• Länk Vilaverdense: Penalized with a three-point deduction for “salary-related infractions,” which led to their relegation from the Segunda Liga to Liga 3. This penalty was an aggravation of a previous one-point deduction for the same reason.

Conclusion

The disciplinary actions by the CD of the FPF highlight the strict regulatory environment in Portuguese football. Jorge Costa’s suspension, along with other sanctions, underscores the importance of maintaining professional conduct both on and off the field.