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SuperLiga · 2026–2027
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Daily snapshot · Updated 30 Oct 2026, 05:45. Times: Europe/Bucharest. Fixtures may change.
Competition data: Liga Profesionistă de Fotbal ↗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 qualificationDinamo 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.
Dinamo midfielder Cristi Mihai set for January loan exit after limited role under Nuno CamposFC Petrolul versus FC CFR 1907 Cluj is scheduled for 31 October 2026 at 19:00 (Bucharest), according to the LPF snapshot updated 30/10/2026.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Three Superligă clubs risk losing league points following a financial monitoring period that ended in June 2026, with decisions expected within ten days.
CFR Cluj captain Ciprian Deac rejected claims that coach Marius Șumudică would resign if the club faces point deductions for financial issues, citing a strong working relationship.
Representatives from all 16 SuperLiga clubs voted Lamine Yamal as the most likely winner of the 2026 Ballon d'Or, while Lionel Messi dominated the all-time category.
Petrolul Ploiești secured a 3-1 victory against FC Botoșani in the opening match of SuperLiga round 13, a game marked by two red cards.
FCSB official Mihai Stoica condemned Superliga regulations after FC Botoșani manager Marius Croitoru was required to wear a high-visibility vest during a 1-3 loss to Petrolul.
Nigerian forward Christian Irobiso has returned to Romanian football by signing a contract with third-tier club Gloria Băneasa.
Al-Arabi manager Cosmin Contra stated that his potential retirement from coaching is not yet a definitive decision, though he ruled out returning to Europe if he does quit.
FC Botoșani manager Marius Croitoru acknowledged internal problems and accepted full responsibility after a 1-3 home loss to Petrolul in the Superliga.
Valeriu Iftime is evaluating a change in coaching staff and player personnel following a 1-3 home loss to Petrolul that ended the club's seven-month unbeaten run.
Universitatea Craiova striker Simon Elisor tops the Romanian Superliga goalscoring charts, while his sister Salome Elisor has established herself as a key player for Olympique Marseille after recovering from injury.
Valeriu Iftime is looking to appoint a sporting director with international experience while confirming that head coach Marius Croitoru will remain in his role despite recent defeats.
Gloria Bistrița has parted ways with head coach Nicolae Grigore following a recent defeat, with Viorel Moldovan among the candidates to replace him.
FCSB hosts Rapid in a key SuperLiga derby on 24 October 2026, while league leaders Dinamo face CFR Cluj.
FCSB forward Denis Drăguș has recovered from a knee injury and resumed normal training, making him available for selection in the upcoming Cupa României match against Gloria Bistrița.
CFR Cluj coach Marius Șumudică attributed his team's 1-3 loss to U Cluj in the Romanian Cup to player mistakes and a congested schedule.
Dinamo sits first in the SuperLiga with 29 points after 12 stages under new coach Nuno Campos, who improved team cohesion following a difficult beginning to the season.
