Steaua Bucharest announced with sadness the passing of Emeric Ienei, a legendary coach, highlighting his impact on the club and Romanian football.

Emeric Ienei, the legendary coach of Steaua Bucharest, passed away at the age of 88, leaving behind an impressive legacy in Romanian football. Steaua posted an emotional message on Facebook, highlighting his contribution to the club's brilliance on the European stage. Ienei was a player for Steaua between 1957 and 1969, winning three championship titles and four Romanian Cups.

As a coach, he led Steaua to win the European Champions Cup in 1986 and obtained six championship titles and four Romanian Cups. He was also the coach of the national team between 1986 and 1990, participating in the World Cup in Italy. In recent years, Ienei lived quietly in Oradea, being affected by health issues. Steaua described him as a "lord of football," promising to honor his memory.