The legendary Romanian football figure, Mircea Lucescu, passed away on April 7, 2026. His body is currently laid to rest at the National Arena in Bucharest, where public visitation began on April 8 and will continue through April 9. The funeral service is scheduled for Friday, April 10, at Bellu Cemetery in Bucharest.
Răzvan Lucescu Blocks Attendance at Mircea Lucescu’s Funeral
In a significant decision, Răzvan Lucescu, the son of the late Mircea Lucescu and coach of Greek club PAOK, chose to prevent his players from attending the funeral. The team will instead focus on maintaining their training schedule in Thessaloniki.
Despite the emotional weight of the occasion, Răzvan has prioritized the team’s preparation for upcoming matches. According to reports, he stated that “the training will proceed as planned on Great Friday, and the players will not attend the funeral.”
Funeral Details
- Visitation: April 8, 2026, and April 9, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM at National Arena, Bucharest.
- Funeral Date: April 10, 2026.
- Location: Bellu Cemetery, Bucharest.
Although the PAOK squad will stay in Greece, a small delegation of three members will travel to Bucharest to honor Mircea Lucescu and support Răzvan during this difficult time.
Mircea Lucescu’s Legacy
Mircea Lucescu enjoyed a remarkable football career both as a player and as a coach. He began his career with Dinamo București, where he won seven league titles and one Romanian Cup. His coaching career spanned across multiple prominent clubs, including the Romanian national team, Dinamo, Inter Milan, Galatasaray, Beșiktaș, and Shakhtar Donetsk.
Lucescu amassed a total of 36 trophies, including:
- 9 Ukrainian Championships
- 8 Ukrainian Cups
- 7 Ukrainian Supercups
- 3 Romanian Cups
- 2 Romanian Championships
- 2 Turkish Championships
- UEFA Cup
- European Supercup
- Russian Supercup
- Anglo-Italian Cup
His contributions to football have left an indelible mark that will be remembered long after his passing.
