Former worldwide Gabriel Muresan has died on the age of 44 after drowning in a lake close to the city the place he served as mayor, native media reported on Thursday.
The Romanian Soccer Federation confirmed the of the midfielder, who performed 9 occasions for the nationwide staff, together with in qualifying video games for the World Cup and European Championship from 2007-11. His worldwide caps included matches in opposition to .
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The federation acknowledged: “The Romanian Soccer Federation sends its most honest condolences to the household, buddies and all those that knew Gabriel Muresan.”
Mr Muresan was “a loyal servant of our group”, the general public authority in Apold stated on Fb. He had been mayor there since 2020.
Muresan (proper) spent six years at Cluj (Getty)
His most profitable interval was with , the place he gained Romanian league titles in 2008, 2010 and 2012. Cluj additionally gained three home cups throughout his six seasons on the membership between 2007 and 2013.
Within the , Muresan performed in three group-stage campaigns, together with matches in opposition to , and Roma.
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He spent his whole profession in his homeland, enjoying for Dealul Mare Sighișoara, Gloria Bistrita, Mobila Sovata, Gaz Metan Medias, Cluj, Tom Tomsk and ASA Targu Mures.
He referred to as time on his enjoying profession in 2017 earlier than happening to maneuver into politics.
additionally paid tribute to Muresan on social media on Thursday morning.
The assertion learn: “On behalf of the European soccer group, we’re saddened by the passing of former Romania worldwide Gabriel Muresan on the age of 44.
“Muresan earned 9 caps for his nation and captained CFR Cluj, successful three league titles throughout a profitable six-year spell with the membership. He additionally featured within the Uefa Champions League.
“Our ideas and heartfelt condolences exit to his household and all who knew him.”