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Romanian football great Mircea Lucescu dies at age 80, Bucharest hospital says
Strategic angle: Lucescu had a lengthy coaching career and was in his second spell with the Romanian national team until stepping down last Thursday after falling ill during training.
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Mircea Lucescu, a prominent figure in Romanian football, has died at the age of 80, as reported by a Bucharest hospital.
Lucescu's coaching career spanned several decades, and he was actively involved with the Romanian national team until his recent resignation due to health complications.
His departure from the team occurred last Thursday, following an incident during training that raised concerns about his well-being.