Alin Sorău is a young journalist who believes Eastern European football deserves a clearer voice in English. He aims to look beyond familiar headlines and help readers understand the people, decisions and ambitions shaping the region’s game. At ScoreTransfer, he shares a commitment to fresh ideas, transparent sourcing and thoughtful innovation in football journalism.
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The National Council for Combating Discrimination has invited CFR Cluj coach Marius Șumudică to file a petition following his attempt to withdraw players from a Romanian Cup match due to alleged racist chants.
Rayo Vallecano defender Andrei Rațiu continues to recover from a muscular injury sustained with Romania, leaving his availability for the upcoming La Liga match against Celta Vigo uncertain while targeting a return for the Europa League fixture against Union Saint Gilloise.
The Romanian Football Federation has confirmed that Costin Curelea is no longer the coach of the Romania U21 national team following their failure to qualify for the 2027 European Championship.
Former Romania national team coach Mirel Rădoi is in advanced negotiations to take charge of Greek Super League club Asteras Tripolis following the dismissal of Giorgos Antonopoulos.
The FRF Disciplinary Commission has suspended Roger Junio Rodrigues Figueira from football activities for up to two years until he settles a financial obligation to CFR Cluj established by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Gloria Bistrița have completed the signing of 19-year-old striker Darius Alexandru Grigore one day before their Cupa României group stage match against FCSB.
Eric Porstner, a 19-year-old left-back with Romanian citizenship playing for FC Nurnberg in the 2. Bundesliga, is being monitored as a potential addition to the national team setup.
Romanian referee Alina Peșu will officiate the Women's Champions League match between Manchester City and PSG on 29 October, leading an all-Romanian officiating team.
Liga Profesionistă de Fotbal official Justin Ștefan indicated that Superliga matches might be broadcast on Kanal D after Clever Media Network agreed to acquire the channel's parent company for 109 million euros.
Petrolul Ploiești president Claudiu Tudor stated the club intends to retain its squad through the winter window and only consider sales if irresistible offers arrive.
UTA Arad coach Adrian Mihalcea confirmed injuries to Samuel Gueulette and Marius Coman during the 2-2 Cupa României draw with FC Botoșani, leaving their availability for the next league match uncertain.
Dinamo București is expected to loan out central midfielder Cristi Mihai in the January transfer window due to his lack of playing time under coach Nuno Campos.
Laszlo Dioszegi criticised Sepsi’s attitude and leadership after the home defeat to Universitatea Craiova, warning of measures if performances did not improve.
ASA Târgu Mureș has mutually terminated its contract with head coach Eusebiu Tudor and his staff following a run of three consecutive losses, appointing Mihai Iosif as his successor.
Inter legend Alessandro Altobelli has called on the club to secure Marcus Thuram's future, while reports indicate ongoing but unresolved negotiations for a two-year extension.
CFR Cluj's judicial administrator contends that Romanian law prevents a ban on European competition despite the club's insolvency, while head coach Marius Șumudică threatens to resign if a points penalty is imposed for unpaid debts.
Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or at a ceremony in London, while Romanian voter Emanuel Roșu and former player Adrian Mutu expressed support for runner-up Kylian Mbappe.