FC Rapid to host Genoa CFC in friendly match at Giulești Stadium

FC Rapid will host Italian Serie A side Genoa CFC in a friendly match on Friday, October 2, at 19:00 at the Giulești Stadium. The fixture, which revisits a historical connection dating back to 1938, is organized during the international break. Both clubs are under the ownership of Dan Șucu.

Rapid coach Daniel Pancu expressed a desire for such high-level tests to benefit his squad, particularly the younger players, despite recent criticisms regarding the condition of the Giulești pitch. Tickets for the match will go on sale on Thursday at 14:00.

In other Romanian sports news, Universitatea Craiova, the current national champion, is scheduled to play a friendly against CSM Slatina on October 4. Additionally, in handball, CSU Suceava is set to debut in the Romanian Cup against CS Unirea Sânnicolau Mare on October 10. In basketball, CSM Târgoviște has announced its schedule, including a highly anticipated rematch against Rapid București on November 28.

Regarding international fixtures, Swedish authorities have issued strict safety guidelines for Romanian supporters traveling to Stockholm for the upcoming Sweden vs. Romania Nations League match at the Strawberry Arena. Measures include strict security controls and prohibitions on alcohol and pyrotechnics.