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Eugeniu Goicea, former president of Petrolul Ploiești, has passed away at the age of 80, marking a loss for Romanian football. His leadership from 1996 to the early 2000s was pivotal in the club's development, bringing in notable players. The club announced his death via social media, expressing condolences to his family. Goicea was known for personally scouting talent, discovering players like Dinu Todoran and Liviu Negoiță. His passing coincides with the death of Viorel Păunescu, former president of Steaua București, further deepening the mourning in Romanian football.