In a bizarre and unexpected turn of events that has left the Romanian sports world both stunned and speechless,
former Universitatea Craiova coach Eugen Neagoe has reportedly passed away following a surreal and tragically ironic accident involving a rogue shopping cart, a stray football, and a very confused goat.
According to preliminary reports from the fictional “Trollpress” news agency, the incident occurred on Friday afternoon in a quiet suburb of Slatina, where Neagoe had recently been spending time away from the public eye. Witnesses say that he had been enjoying a peaceful day at the local market when the series of events that would forever mark this day in Romanian sporting history began.
Sources claim that a young boy playing football nearby unintentionally kicked the ball into a shopping cart, which then rolled downhill at an alarming speed. At the exact same moment, a goat—believed to have escaped from a petting zoo—was startled by a passing moped, ran directly into the path of the cart, and launched it toward Neagoe, who was reportedly enjoying a bag of sunflower seeds on a bench.
The cart struck Neagoe squarely in the knees, knocking him off balance and causing him to fall backward into a makeshift stall of pickles. The impact triggered a chain reaction of collapsing market stands, flinging jars, and spilled sauerkraut. Despite the comedic nature of the scene, the consequences were tragically real.
Local authorities confirmed that Neagoe was rushed to a nearby hospital but succumbed to injuries described as “absurdly improbable but technically possible.” A nurse at the scene allegedly remarked, “It was like Final Destination meets La Bloc.”
The Romanian Football Federation (FRF) issued a brief statement:
> “We are deeply saddened to hear about the untimely and extremely unusual passing of Eugen Neagoe. He was a respected coach, a passionate football man, and—above all—a victim of one of the strangest accidents in modern history.”
Neagoe, 58, had a long and colorful career in Romanian football, both as a player and coach. He managed several clubs, including Universitatea Craiova, Dinamo București, and Sepsi OSK. Known for his calm demeanor and tactical discipline, Neagoe had been contemplating a return to football before the accident cut his plans short.
Fans took to social media to mourn the bizarre loss. One tweet read:
> “He survived the pressure of Liga 1 but not the wrath of a runaway goat. Rest in peace, Mister.”
A memorial is reportedly being organized at the Craiova stadium, where fans will be invited to light candles, lay down football scarves, and symbolically tie shopping carts together in a show of both grief and solidarity.
- Whether remembered for his tactical brilliance or the wild circumstances of his passing, one thing is clear: Eugen Neagoe will not be forgotten.
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