08.04.2026 09:50
The words of the legendary coach Mircea Lucescu, who passed away after a heart attack, resurfaced after his death: "I will never retire. Football keeps me alive. Dying on the field would be the most beautiful thing that could happen to me."
Romanian coach Mircea Lucescu passed away at the age of 80 after suffering a heart attack. The experienced coach's death caused great sadness in the football world.
THE LEGENDARY NAME SAID GOODBYE TO LIFE
It was learned that Lucescu, who suffered a heart attack in recent days, could not be saved despite all the interventions. The experienced coach, who had been involved in football for many years, left behind a great legacy.
HIS WORDS ARE ONCE AGAIN IN THE AGENDA
Lucescu's words from 2010, "I will never retire. Football keeps me alive. Dying on the field would be the most beautiful thing that could happen to me," came back to the agenda after his death.
HIS LAST MATCH WAS AGAINST TURKEY
Recently removed from the position of Romania's head coach, Lucescu had last competed against Turkey in the semi-final match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers.
WHO IS MIRCEA LUCESCU?
Known by the nickname "Il Luce," Lucescu was recognized not only for his tactical genius on the field but also for his gentlemanly personality and the young talents he brought to the football world. The legendary coach, who worked at many important clubs in Europe throughout his career, wrote his name in golden letters in Turkish football history. During his playing career, Lucescu won the Romanian League championship seven times with Dinamo Bucharest. In his coaching career, he won the UEFA Super Cup with Galatasaray and the UEFA Cup with Shakhtar Donetsk. He experienced consecutive championships with different teams in Turkey for two years. He won the Ukrainian League championship a total of nine times, eight with Shakhtar Donetsk and once with Dinamo Kyiv.