Emerich Ienei
Emerich Ienei was a legendary Romanian football coach, born on March 22, 1937, in Agrișu Mic, Arad County. He is best known for leading Steaua București to victory in the 1986 European Cup, making history as the only Romanian coach to win a major European trophy with a Romanian team. With his calm and elegant demeanor, Ienei built a strong and competitive team in an era when Romanian clubs had limited resources. Under his guidance, Steaua achieved a remarkable victory over Barcelona in the final, which ended in a penalty shootout. Beyond his monumental achievement in Sevilla, Ienei had a significant impact on Romanian football, nurturing talent and influencing future generations of players. He passed away on November 5, 2025, at the age of 88, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most important figures in Romanian football history.
Born on Mar 22, 1937 (88 years old)
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Emerich Ienei was a legendary Romanian football coach who led Steaua București to win the European Champions Cup in 1986.
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