Former Romania footballer Gabriel Muresan dies at 44 after drowning in a lake near the town where he also served as mayor, multiple outlets report. The incident is described as occurring close to Apold, where Muresan has been mayor since 2020. Local media report the drowning, and the Romanian Football Federation confirms his death. Sources state that Muresan won nine caps for the Romania national team, including appearances in qualifying matches for the 2007–2011 World Cup and European Championship campaigns. His club career is described as being closely tied to CFR Cluj, where he captained the team and won three league titles and three domestic cups. At least one report notes that he played in the UEFA Champions League. The Romanian Football Federation issues condolences to his family, friends, and former teammates, and local authorities and football figures are reported to have paid tribute to him. Details about the circumstances surrounding the drowning are not provided in the accounts summarized here.