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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Sam Brookes

Former Champions League footballer dead at 44 after drowning in a lake

Muresan (left) played against Man United in December 2012 - (Getty)

Former Romania international Gabriel Muresan has died at the age of 44 after drowning in a lake near the town where he served as mayor, local media reported on Thursday.

The Romanian Football Federation confirmed the death of the midfielder, who played nine times for the national team, including in qualifying games for the World Cup and European Championship from 2007-11. His international caps included matches against football heavyweights France and Brazil.

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