Lilian Popescu
Lilian Popescu, born on November 15, 1973, in Fălești Noi, Moldova, is a former football player and the newly appointed head coach of the Moldovan national football team. With a playing career that included stints at clubs like Sheriff Tiraspol and FC Agro Chișinău, Popescu has also earned recognition as a successful coach, winning the title of Moldova's best coach multiple times. He previously managed several clubs, leading Petrocub to domestic cup success and European competition appearances. His appointment follows the resignation of Serghei Cleșcenco, and he aims to revitalize the national team during a challenging period.
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Lilian Popescu, the coach of the Moldova national team, praised his players' energy despite the loss.
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Moldova· 2025-11-14
Lilian Popescu is the coach of the Moldovan national football team.
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Romania· 2025-10-09
Lilian Popescu is the new head coach of the national football team of Moldova.
„Lăsăm politica la o parte astăzi”. Noul selecționer al naționalei a fost întrebat despre victoria PAS la parlamentare – Ziarul de GardăMoldova· 2025-10-09Lilian Popescu has been appointed as the new head coach of the national football team of Moldova.
FMF a numit un nou selecționer al echipei naționale de fotbal. Detalii din cariera lui Lilian Popescu – Ziarul de GardăMoldova· 2025-09-16
