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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.
Romanian Football Federation ends collaboration with Costin Curelea after failed Euro 2027 qualificationReports indicate Adrian Mutu is a leading candidate to replace Costin Curelea as Romania U21 coach, though no official appointment has been confirmed and Mutu states he currently prefers club management.
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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.
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.
FCSB forward Arnold Garita is expected to be sidelined for approximately one month following a knee injury sustained during the match against Rapid.
Former Romania international Bogdan Lobonţ has announced his retirement from coaching, rejecting a potential U21 national team role despite being highlighted by Victor Piţurcă as a deserving candidate.
Reports indicate Adrian Mutu is a leading candidate to replace Costin Curelea as Romania U21 coach, though no official appointment has been confirmed and Mutu states he currently prefers club management.
U Cluj president Radu Constantea and coach Cristiano Bergodi held a three-hour meeting to confirm the coach will remain at the club despite recent speculation.
Adrian Mutu has stated he would prefer a club coaching position over the vacant Romania U21 head coach role, though he is willing to work with Gheorghe Hagi at the Romanian Football Federation.
Marius Măldărășanu has refused the opportunity to coach the Romania U21 national team, preferring a return to daily club management.
Universitatea Craiova secured a 1-1 draw against Getafe in their Conference League match, earning a financial reward from UEFA while coach Jose Bordalas praised the host stadium.
Adrian Mutu is among the candidates considered to replace Costin Curelea as Romania U21 coach, drawing criticism from Victor Pițurcă.
