29.03.2026 13:50
Romania's head coach Mircea Lucescu collapsed before today's training session and was taken to the hospital. While the Romanian press reported that the experienced coach suffered a heart attack, the Romanian Football Federation emphasized in its statement that his condition is stable.
The Romanian National Team, which is preparing for a friendly match against Slovakia on Tuesday, March 31, experienced a health issue with head coach Mircea Lucescu before today's training. The 80-year-old coach reportedly collapsed and was taken to the hospital by ambulance.
STATEMENT FROM THE ROMANIAN FOOTBALL FEDERATION
The Romanian Football Federation announced that Lucescu's condition is stable. In a statement, the federation said: "During the technical meeting held before the last training session, head coach Mircea Lucescu felt unwell. The first intervention was immediately carried out by the national team medical staff.
HIS CONDITION HAS BEEN STABILIZED
After a call to the 112 emergency service, two SMURD teams quickly arrived at the facilities. Thanks to the rapid intervention of the medical teams, the coach's condition was stabilized in a short time.
TRANSFERRED TO A HOSPITAL IN BUCHAREST
The coach's condition is currently stable. However, in accordance with the existing medical protocols and to eliminate any risks, Mircea Lucescu has been transferred to a hospital in Bucharest for detailed examinations and specialist supervision."
THE NATURE OF HIS ILLNESS REMAINS UNCLEAR
While some sections of the Romanian press reported that Mircea Lucescu had a heart attack, other sources only reported that his blood pressure had dropped. The exact nature of the experienced coach's illness is still unclear.