Ricardo Costa resigns from Boavista after suffering an attack and threats from his fans

Ricardo Costa leaves the position of sports director of Boavista after the tremendous pressure to which he has been subjected by his own fans. The physical aggression you suffered in the last training session added to the multiple threats that he has received lately, have forced the former Valencia footballer to leave his post. The bad run of results (last classified in the Liga NOS) the atmosphere of the fans heated up and a sector of the same acted in an inadmissible way. The Portuguese team has appointed Fary to take his place.

It's a statement, Costa described this outcome as “an attack on physical integrity.” “Today I left my duties at Boavista FC after suffering an assault by the club's fans, during training yesterday, and after successive threats. I no longer have the conditions to continue in the position. I wish the best for the technical team, my athletes and the club, for which I have always had great esteem and respect, “he adds.

On the institution's website no message appears condemning the violent attitudes suffered by Costa: “Boavista FC announces that Ricardo Costa has ceased to be the team's sports director, a position that will be filled by Fary Faye. The Boavista thanks Ricardo Costa for his commitment, professionalism and dedication to this shield ”. It had to be a source from the club in the middle O JOGO the one that will pronounce on the subject: “Boavista condemns and will continue to condemn each and every act of violence.”

Ricardo Costa put an end to his football career last season, precisely at Boavista.