US EditionHelmut Duckadam: Steaua Bucharest European Cup hero dies aged 65
- Helmut Duckadam, an iconic goalkeeper, passed away at the age of 65, as stated by the Romanian Football Federation , which described him as a "legend and a role model".
- Steaua Bucharest expressed its deep sorrow over Duckadam's death, calling it a "heavy loss" for Romanian football and stating he left a "huge void in our souls."
- UEFA confirmed that the European football community is mourning Duckadam's passing, recognizing his significant impact on the sport.
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Helmut Dukadam, former football goalkeeper of Steaua and member of the Romanian national team, died at the age of 66.
No professional before or since has decided a European Cup final as single-handedly as he did: Helmut Duckadam saved four penalties against FC Barcelona in 1986. It also marked the end of the career of the 27-year-old.
According to the French news agency AFP, in the 66th year, the legendary Romanian football goalkeeper Helmuth Duckadam said goodbye. With Steaua from Bucharest, he won the European football crown in 1986.
The legendary Romanian goalkeeper Helmuth Duckadam died at the age of 66. He made history in the final match of the former National Champions Cup between Steaua Bucharest and Barcelona in Sevilla 1986, when he saved four penalties.
The goalkeeper traumatised FC Barcelona by saving four penalties in the European Cup 1 final, allowing Steaua Bucharest to win the cup with the big ears.
After the end of his career, the absolute hero of Sevilla became a major in the Romanian border police, and for some time he was also a coach of younger age groups.
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