# Death of Romanian football player Dumitru Marcu

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/death-of-romanian-football-player-dumitru-marcu
> Updated: 2026-08-13T07:51:40.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

Romanian football legend Dumitru ‘Mitică’ Marcu has died at the age of 76 at Fundeni Hospital in Bucharest. Known as ‘Motoreta’ for his speed, Marcu was a prominent winger who played for Universitatea Craiova during the 1970s, helping the club secure two league titles and two Romanian Cups. He also played for Steaua București and represented the Romanian national team, notably participating in the 1974 World Cup.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-13: Romanian sports mourn deaths of Dumitru Marcu and Mircea Abraham

Romanian sports mourn the loss of football legend Dumitru Marcu, a two-time champion with Universitatea Craiova, and former national volleyball captain Mircea Abraham.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dumitru-marcu-romanian-football-legend-dies-at-76

### 2026-07-15: Former CFR Cluj champion Gabi Mureșan dies; Răzvan Greu announces retirement

Former CFR Cluj champion Gabi Mureșan died of a heart attack after drowning, while 31‑year‑old ex‑Universitatea Cluj midfielder Răzvan Greu announced his retirement.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/former-cfr-cluj-champion-gabi-murean-dies-rzvan-greu-announces-retirement

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