“Teach the angels to play soccer!”

Turkey – Romania, on March 26, in Istanbul, the semi-final of the World Cup, was the last match that Mircea Lucescu managed from the bench.

The messages sent by the national team players after the death of Mircea Lucescu

• Ianis Hagi: “Dear Mircea, it is with a heavy heart that I write these lines… You were more than a coach: a mentor, a support and a man who shaped destinies. Not only mine, but that of an entire generation. And the void left by your departure will never be filled. For me, you were not only a legend of Romanian football, but the man who believed in me when maybe I didn't fully either. You made me the captain national team, you have given me an honor that I will carry in my heart for the rest of my life”

• Daniel Bîrligea: “Smooth journey, Mister! Thank you for everything you've taught us and everything you've given to Romanian football. Rest your gentle soul and teach the angels to keep playing football. Have a nice trip! I love you!”

• Lisav Eissat: “There are people who don't just pass through your life, they leave a mark forever. Thank you for everything, Mr. Lucescu! Rest in peace. You will always remain in my heart!”

Message from Lisav Eissat

• Vlad Dragomir: “You gave me a chance when I needed it the most. Thanks to you I lived one of my biggest dreams since childhood, to wear the national team shirt. For that I will be forever grateful! Have a smooth journey, Mister!”

Message Vlad Dragomir

• Radu Dragusin: “It's all the more painful, because we lost a man who formed characters and inspired entire generations. For me, he was one of the people who gave even more meaning to this path, through his special way of seeing football. Through everything he meant to the national team, Mircea Lucescu showed us what the responsibility of wearing this shirt means. His legacy will remain in each of us. Thank you for everything, Mister. Rest in peace. I am privileged to have had the chance to work together”

• Mihai Popescu: “God rest you, nea Mircea! Thank you for everything, always in my soul!”

Message from Mihai Popescu

Message Dennis Man

Message from Marius Marin

Message from Alexandru Chipciu

Message from Deian Sorescu

Message Adrian Șut

Message from Ionut Radu

Message Valentin Mihăila

• Florin Tănase: “I had the honor to work and learn things from you. A character, a leader, a football legend! Have a smooth journey, Professor!”

Message from Florin Tănase

Message Virgil Ghita

• Denis Drăguș: “Thank you for everything, nea Mircea! You will remain forever in my heart”

• Răzvan Marin: “A whole life dedicated to football. Have a smooth journey, Mister! May God rest in peace!”

Mircea Lucescu, legend of world football

• Mircea Lucescu took his first steps in football at Dinamo Bucharest, the team with which he has spent most of his career. He also performed at Știința Bucharest and Corvinul Hunedoara.

• As a player, he won 6 championship titles and a Romanian Cup, all with Dinamo.

• Throughout his coaching career, he trained Corvinul, the Romanian national team, Dinamo, Pisa, Brescia, Reggiana, Rapid, Inter, Galatasaray, Beşiktaş, Shakhtior, Zenit, the Turkish national team and Dinamo Kiev.

• He won 36 trophies in his career as a technician: 9 times the championship of Ukraine, 8 times the Ukrainian Cup, 7 times the Ukrainian Supercup, 3 times the Romanian Cup, 2 times the Romanian championship, 2 times the Turkish championship, as well as the UEFA Cup, the European Super Cup, the Russian Super Cup and the Anglo-Italian Cup.