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José Maria, legend of Vitória FC, has died

José Maria, former player of Vitória de Setúbal and Portuguese international, passed away today at 83 in the United States, where he had lived for several decades.

Archive photo: José Maria, legend of Vitória FC, has died
Archive photoPhoto: Alvaro Ludgero Andrade (VOA) · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

José Maria, an iconic figure of Vitória de Setúbal and Portuguese football, has died today at the age of 83. The death of the former forward was confirmed by the club through its social media.

The player, who also represented the Portugal national team, passed away on Friday morning. José Maria had resided in the United States for decades, where he spent the last years of his life.

Archive photo: José Maria, legend of Vitória FC, has died
Archive photoPhoto: Senado Federal · Flickr · BY

Vitória de Setúbal expressed its sorrow over the loss of a legendary name from the club. José Maria is remembered as one of the great stars of Sadino football.

This news marks a moment of sadness for fans and for the club's history, which bids farewell to one of its most emblematic figures.