Gheorghe Hagi Returns as Romania National Football Team Coach

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Reported Facts

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•Gheorghe Hagi previously coached the Romania national team in 2001.
•Hagi won the UEFA Cup as a player with Galatasaray in 2000.
•The new appointment follows the death of Romania’s former national coach Mircea Lucescu in 2026.
•Hagi is widely regarded as Romania’s greatest footballer, having starred at the 1994 World Cup.
•His new tenure is expected to cover Romania’s next cycle of European Championship qualifiers.
•Romania’s football federation confirmed Hagi’s appointment in April 2026.
•Hagi has recent club coaching experience in Romania, including with Viitorul Constanța.

What Could Happen If...

▸If Gheorghe Hagi quickly improves Romania’s results in qualifiers Romania could reach upcoming European or World Cup finals, boosting his standing as coach.

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RUKommersant (RU)Обладатель Кубка UEFA Георге Хаджи возглавил сборную Румынии по футболу RUInterfax (RU)Георге Хаджи возглавил сборную Румынии по футболу CNChannel News AsiaHagi returns to manage Romania 25 years after his first spell MEAsharq Al-Awsat (EN)Romania Great Gheorghe Hagi Returns for Second Stint as National Team Coach After Lucescu’s Death

Gheorghe Hagi has been appointed head coach of the Romania national football team for a second time, 25 years after his first spell in charge. The former playmaker takes over following the death of previous coach Mircea Lucescu and is expected to lead Romania through upcoming European and World Cup qualifying campaigns. His return raises hopes among Romanian fans that the team can return to past success on the international stage.