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Ilie Năstase will not attend the funeral of his close friend Viorel Păunescu, as he is spending time with his reconciled wife, Ioana, at a monastery in Neamț. Despite their long-standing friendship, Năstase chose to prioritize his relationship over attending the funeral. Păunescu, who recently passed away, had gifted Năstase an apartment in Mamaia, highlighting their bond. The couple's recent reconciliation follows a history of ups and downs in their marriage, and they are now focusing on their relationship away from daily distractions. While Năstase is away, friends and sports figures are expected to pay their respects to Păunescu, a significant figure in Romanian football history.