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Moldova Soccer Star Dies at 26 in Hiking Accident

‘TRAGIC’

Violeta Mitul won 40 caps for Moldova during her career and was one of the country’s leading players, according to UEFA.

Isabella Ramirez
Isabella Ramirez 

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A picture of Violeta Mitul, who has died at 26 years old in a hiking accident.
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Isabella Ramirez

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