FRF fines Dinamo for xenophobic chants during Sepsi match

The FRF Commission fined Dinamo 2,100 euros for xenophobic chants during the Sepsi - Dinamo match. The regulatory body also imposed a fine of 11,000 lei on the club. These sanctions address incidents that occurred during the recent league fixture between the two sides.

Earlier reports from October 21, 2026, stated that the FRF Disciplinary Commission fined Dinamo București 11,250 lei for incidents during the match against Sepsi OSK. The LPF confirmed SC Dinamo 1948 SA was sanctioned with a sports penalty of 11,250 lei under article 54.2 of RD. Another source reported the fine as 11,250 lei for xenophobic chants during a 2-0 win against Sepsi.

The 2,100 euro fine represents approximately 0.025% of Dinamo's club revenues. Dinamo operates with a revenue budget exceeding 9 million euros. Răzvan Burleanu is the head of the Romanian Football Federation (FRF).

Xenophobic chants caused the interruption of the Sepsi - Dinamo match. Referee Viorel Flueran stopped the match for approximately two minutes in the second half due to xenophobic chants by Dinamo fans. Another report confirmed that Viorel Flueran interrupted the match for two minutes in the second half due to xenophobic chants from Dinamo fans.

Sepsi owner Laszlo Dioszegi was seen in the stands requesting the match be stopped. Sfântu Gheorghe mayor Antal Arpad filed a complaint to the FRF regarding xenophobic chants at the match. Dinamo won the match against Sepsi OSK before receiving the financial sanction.

Dinamo president Andrei Nicolescu publicly distanced himself from and criticized the behavior of the team's supporters. Another source noted that Andrei Nicolescu distanced himself from and contested the behavior of the club's fans. Dinamo is coached by Nuno Campos.

In a separate legal matter, AUR deputy Dan Tanasă was sent to trial for incitement to hatred and discrimination regarding an August social media post. Prosecutors accused Dan Tanasă of incitement to hatred, violence, and discrimination. The case against Dan Tanasă was sent to the High Court of Cassation and Justice for judgment.