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Romanian football: FCSB and Petrolul draw as Hagi prepares national squad
In Romanian football, several developments are unfolding. In the Superliga, FCSB and Petrolul Ploiești played to a 2-2 draw at the Arena Națională. This result leaves FCSB in 7th place with 12 points, while Petrolul sits 4th with 16 points. Following the match, FCSB owner Gigi Becali indicated that coach Marius Baciu's future remains uncertain and will be decided after the upcoming match against Universitatea Craiova.
Regarding the national team, head coach Gică Hagi is preparing for the Nations League fixtures against Sweden, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Poland. Hagi has released a preliminary 48-man squad and addressed questions regarding the potential inclusion of his son, Ianis Hagi, stating that decisions will be based on sporting merit and international experience. He also noted that the team is approximately 95% finalized.
Other news includes former Cluj Opera manager Florin Estefan addressing allegations of harassment following a Ministry of Culture audit into ticket revenue. Additionally, in Serie A, Romanian striker Daniel Bîrligea is currently a reserve for Frosinone, a situation described by agent Giovanni Becali as potentially challenging for the player.
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Arena Națională · Denis Drăguș · Edi Iordănescu · FCSB · Gică Hagi · Gigi Becali · Marius Baciu · Petrolul Ploiești · Ricardo Sousa · Romania national football team