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Mircea Lucescu, Romanian Football Icon, Passes Away Days After Coaching Resignation
April 8, 2026 Football

Mircea Lucescu, Romanian Football Icon, Passes Away Days After Coaching Resignation

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Legendary Romanian football manager Mircea Lucescu has died at the age of 80, just five days after resigning as coach of the national team due to illness.

Lucescu, renowned for his extensive career, including spells with major European clubs, had reportedly suffered a heart attack shortly before his passing.

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