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Unirea Urziceni coach Dan Petrescu on tough finances
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Although only one point behind Dinamo Bucureşti in first place, Dan Petrescu is not optimistic of Unirea Urziceni’s chances to win the championship due to financial restrictions. The club has suggest to Bogdan Mara and Jacob Burns that although they are welcomed back, to search out offers. Following an impressive scoreless draw against Ukraine [...]
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Mirel Rădoi leaves Steaua Bucureşti
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In a surprise decision, favoured son Mirel Rădoi has left Steaua Bucureşti after over eight seasons and will join former Steaua manager Cosmin Olăroiu at Al-Hilal. Steaua will receive a €6m fee from the Saudi Arabian club.
Honoured forty-nine times for Romania, the Steaua captain said graciously:
“I was not an outstanding player for Steaua. I was [...]
Category: Liga 1 NewsMarian Rada take charge of Rapid Bucureşti
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Following the dismissal of José Peseiro, Rapid Bucureşti have hired from within and appointed Marian Rada and Nicolae Manea as head coach and technical director respectively. For long time supporters of the Bucureşti giant, this is not merely a move you can be pleased with but one to rejoice of. Both had long playing careers [...]
Category: Liga 1 NewsJosé Peseiro contract terminated with Rapid Bucureşti
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After only six months in-charge of Rapid Bucureşti, José Peseiro has resigned. Although their on conflicting news reports of whether his contract was terminated or he resigned, his reign leading the Bucureşti giant is now over. After coming over from Panathinaikos of the Super League Greece, Peseiro fiery demeanor has seen him sent to the [...]
Category: Liga 1 NewsAles Jindra takes over at CFR Cluj
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After only four months in charge of Liga I champions CFR Cluj have replaced Maurizio Trombetta with Ales Jindra formerly of Banik Sokolov of the Czech Republic’s Druhá liga.
After leading Cluj to the championship manager Ioan Andone was let go and replaced by Maurizio Trombetta. While under the direction of Trombetta, Cluj was able [...]
Category: Liga 1 NewsThe return of Marius Lăcătuş
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In a surprising turn-of-events Steaua Bucureşti owner George Becali has fired Dorinel Munteanu who was brought in only two months ago and appointed Marius Lăcătuş, who had resigned from the position. Under Dorinel Munteanu were only able to win once and finished dead last in their Champions League group and with the lack of production, [...]
Category: Liga 1 NewsSteaua Bucureşti loses to Fiorentina in Champions League
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Dorinel Munteanu’s Steaua Bucureşti lost to Fiorentina 1-0 at Stadionul Steaua. With the Roş-Albaştrii chances to advance to the UEFA Cup hinging on a victory, they came out with intent but could not break-through. Tricolorii capped Bănel Nicoliţă came close with a free kick early but it wasn’t to be and six minutes after the [...]
Category: Liga 1 NewsCFR Cluj efforts fall short against Chelsea
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CFR Cluj ended its Champions League efforts with a 2-1 loss to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge but equally earned a great deal of respect from their peers.
Chelsea’s Michael Ballack said of Cluj:
“We knew from the first game with them how good they are – not just the result [a 0-0 draw] but their performance [...]
Category: Liga 1 NewsCFR Cluj visits Chelsea
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After getting off to a great start in the Champions League, Liga 1 defending champions CFR Cluj have stumbled with three consecutive losses. Sitting at the bottom of Group A, three points behind Bordeaux, this match is for pride and spoiling Chelsea’s hopes for the Champions League. As always for Cluj, key players to watch [...]
Category: Liga 1 NewsLiga 1 week 17 summary
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Dinamo Bucureşti maintained their top of the table form as they defeated a very tough Argeş Piteşti 2-0. The match was deadlocked until the Piteşti’s Ilie Poenaru was red-carded ten minutes after the re-start. With the man advantage Mircea Rednic’s Câinii Roşii got off the mark six minutes after the hour with Adrian Cristea’s close-range [...]
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