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Romanian football: season start, Craiova CL and sanctions

Entities: Universitatea Craiova · PFC Levski Sofia · Ion Oblemenco Stadium · Julio Velázquez · Levski Sofia

Overview

The 2026‑27 SuperLiga opened on 17 July with several clubs level on three points. Universitatea Craiova began its Champions League campaign with a 1‑0 loss to Levski Sofia in the first leg of the second‑qualifying round, leaving a narrow margin to overturn in the return fixture on 29 July in Craiova.

In the league, Craiova drew 2‑2 with UTA Arad as coach Stjepan Tomas stressed pragmatic play against physically strong opponents, and defender Raul Opruț noted the new 4‑4‑2 formation under coach Nuno Campos. A week later Dinamo București beat Craiova 5‑1; Capital Police issued fines totalling 18 450 lei, barred six individuals from stadiums and opened criminal investigations into possible explosives and drug possession.

Levski Sofia travelled to Romania by charter flight on 28 July for the second leg at Ion Oblemenco Stadium. UEFA sanctions barred its supporters, leading Craiova to cancel roughly 300 tickets; fans set off fireworks outside the Levski hotel. Coach Julio Velázquez warned his side not to be complacent, noting injuries to Radislav Kirilov, Vulikich and Camdem. Executive director Daniel Borimirov said the transfer window remains open with no offers. Craiova’s coach Filipe Coelho stressed emotional control; Oleksander Romanchuk missed the match with a muscle rupture and forward Assad Al‑Hamlawi was also unavailable. The match will be broadcast live on Digi Sport 1 and Prima Sport 1.

Transfer activity remains unsettled, with Luca Stancu’s move to FCSB stalled and Romanian investors still discussing a minority stake in Liverpool FC. The Romanian Football Federation records an average of 2.5 goals per game as teams favour a possession‑based style.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [SPORTS] 29 sources
    Levski Sofia advances to Champions League third qualifying round

    Levski Sofia drew 2‑2 with Universitatea Craiova, winning 3‑2 on aggregate to reach the Champions League third qualifying round; post‑match dressing‑room incident reported.

  2. 4 days ago

    [SPORTS] 13 sources
    Levski Sofia prepares for Champions League second leg vs Universitatea Craiova

    Levski Sofia travel to Craiova for the Champions League second leg on 29 July 2026 after a 1‑0 first‑leg win; UEFA bans their fans, key players are injured, and the match will be televised.

  3. 5 days ago

    [SPORTS] 57 sources
    Dinamo București's 5‑1 win over Universitatea Craiova triggers fines and stadium bans

    Dinamo beat Universitatea Craiova 5‑1 at Arcul de Triumf; police fined 14 parties 18 450 lei, imposed six stadium bans and opened two criminal probes.

  4. 8 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Universitatea Craiova faces mixed results and tactical changes in Superliga matches

    Universitatea Craiova's coach Tomas lamented a 2‑2 draw with UTA Arad, while defender Opruț previewed a Dinamo derby under a new tactical system.

  5. 8 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Levski Sofia beats Universitatea Craiova 1‑0 in Champions League qualifier

    Levski Sofia won 1‑0 over Universitatea Craiova in the Champions League qualifier first leg; a return in Craiova is set for next week, with Craiova’s coach confident of a comeback.

  6. 9 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Petrolul Ploieşti transfers: Marco Dulca to Kayserispor and Atay Akgun joins

    Petrolul Ploieşti sees squad changes as midfielder Marco Dulca signs for Kayserispor and young Turkish defender Atay Akgun joins on a seasonal deal.

  7. 10 days ago

    [SPORTS] 10 sources
    Luca Stancu's Dual Contract Dispute Delays FCSB Transfer

    Luca Stancu’s move to FCSB stalls after a contract with FC Argeș emerges, risking suspension unless he is freed from Hermannstadt.

  8. 11 days ago

    [SPORTS] 20 sources
    Levski Sofia defeats Universitatea Craiova 1-0 in Champions League qualifier

    Levski Sofia beat Universitatea Craiova 1‑0 in the first leg of the Champions League qualifiers, with Kristian Dimitrov scoring at 8’, and a return match set for 29 July in Romania.

  9. 12 days ago

    [SPORTS] 25 sources
    Romanian football season 2026‑27 launches with Superliga action and European draws

    Romania’s 2026‑27 football season kicks off: Superliga opener sees Oțelul Galaţi in top‑five, Rapid win, and multiple results; European draws place Moldovan clubs in UEFA qualifiers and set Universitatea Craiov

  10. 12 days ago

    [SPORTS] 27 sources
    Universitatea Craiova defeats UTA Arad 4‑0 in Superliga season opener

    Craiova beat UTA Arad 4‑0 on debut, topping the Superliga table; goals by Teles, Baiaram, Elisor and an own‑goal.

  11. 13 days ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources
    FC Petrolul Ploiești signs CASHPOT as main sponsor ahead of Liga 1 clash with Dinamo

    CASHPOT becomes FC Petrolul Ploiești's main sponsor for the 2026‑27 season, while Dinamo's new coach Nuno Campos readies his debut against the club.

  12. 13 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Romanian SuperLiga clubs secure striker signings of Markovic and Lukic

    FC Botoșani signs Jovan Marković, who expects 60–70 minutes per match after medical clearance, while Universitatea Cluj retains top scorer Jovo Lukić despite rejected offers, with his future described as likely

  13. 14 days ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Aymen Boutoutaou signs three‑year deal with Romanian club FCSB

    Aymen Boutoutaou joins FCSB on a three‑year contract for €1.35 million, earning €600 k annual salary and taking the number 28 shirt.

  14. 14 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Radu Drăgușin signs for Fiorentina on loan with future purchase option

    Romanian defender Radu Drăgușin joins Fiorentina on loan from Tottenham, with a €17.5 million future purchase clause; he credits sporting director Fabio Paratici and says he is fully recovered from injury.

  15. 14 days ago

    [SPORTS] 31 sources
    FCSB defeats FC Argeș 2-0 in opening match of Romanian SuperLiga 2026‑27

    FCSB opened the 2026‑27 SuperLiga with a 2‑0 win over FC Argeș; other fixtures saw Voluntari draw 2‑2 with Botoșani and Oțelul host CFR Cluj. Summer transfers include Aymen Boutoutaou (€1.35 M) and Luca Stancu.

  16. 14 days ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Levski Sofia to Host Universitatea Craiova in Champions League Qualifier

    Levski Sofia publicised ticket sales and match details for its 22 July Champions League qualifier against Universitatea Craiova, following a sold‑out previous home leg and a recent domestic win.

  17. 14 days ago

    [SPORTS] 12 sources
    Dinamo Kiev beats Universitatea Cluj on penalties in Europa League

    Dinamo Kiev eliminated Universitatea Cluj from the Europa League on penalties (4‑2) after two goalless legs; Cluj moves to the Conference League to face Norway’s Brann.

  18. 15 days ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Romanian SuperLiga rolls out new 2026‑27 rule changes to speed up play and expand VAR

    The 2026‑27 Romanian SuperLiga introduces rule changes to speed play, including a ten‑second exit limit for substitutes, a one‑minute penalty for medical treatment, expanded VAR powers, and direct dismissal for

  19. 16 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Midfielder Amin Ziblim inks three-year contract with CFR Cluj

    Ghanaian 20‑year‑old midfielder Amin Ziblim signs a three‑year deal with Romanian side CFR Cluj after a season at Muscelul Câmpulung and a trial that featured a friendly versus Neftchi Baku.

  20. 17 days ago

    [SPORTS] 15 sources
    Universitatea Cluj shifts Europa League match to Sepsi OSK Arena

    Universitatea Cluj will play its Europa League home leg at Sepsi OSK Arena on 23 July 2026 after Cluj Arena is occupied by Untold festival preparations.

  21. 17 days ago

    [SPORTS] 15 sources
    Universitatea Craiova eyes Champions League progress after Super Cup triumph

    Craiova won the Super Cup on penalties and leads 4‑1 over Vitebsk in the Champions League first leg; coach Coelho urges focus ahead of the second leg, while goalkeeper Isenko recovers and three players attract

  22. 17 days ago

    [SPORTS] 8 sources
    U Cluj captain Alex Chipciu urges team forward after Supercupa loss; player Issouf Macalou targeted with racist abuse

    U Cluj lost the Supercupa on penalties; captain Alex Chipciu urged focus on the Euro League tie with Dinamo Kiev, while penalty‑misser Issouf Macalou faced racist threats online.

  23. 18 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Romanian county football bodies open registration for 2026‑27 season

    Romanian county football associations AJF Arad and AJF Argeș opened registration for the 2026‑27 season, outlining league structures, club requirements, financial guarantees, and new youth competition rules.

  24. 18 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Petrolul draws 2-2 with Chindia Târgoviște in pre‑season friendly

    Petrolul tied 2‑2 with Chindia Târgoviște in a pre‑season friendly, with goals from Jerdea, Rodrigo Martins, Băluță and Rareș Mihai before the season opener on 19 July.

  25. 19 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Romanian clubs Rapid Bucharest, Dinamo Bucharest and CSO Voluntari earn direct group-stage berths in EuroLeague Women &

    Romanian basketball champion Rapid Bucharest secures direct entry to the 2026‑27 EuroLeague Women regular season, while volleyball clubs Dinamo Bucharest (men) and CSO Voluntari (women) await their CEV Champ Le

  26. 20 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Supercupa României match sees VAR shift and Craiova favored

    FRF upgrades VAR with 6‑camera 4K system; due to a signal issue, Supercupa României VAR ran locally in Craiova, and Craiova is seen as the favourite.

  27. 20 days ago

    [SPORTS] 27 sources
    Universitatea Craiova wins Romanian Supercup on penalties

    Universitatea Craiova beat Universitatea Cluj 5‑3 on penalties after a 1‑1 draw in the 2026 Romanian Supercup, completing a domestic triple and prompting new investor interest.

  28. 20 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Universitatea Cluj draws 0-0 with Dinamo Kiev in Europa League

    Universitatea Cluj held Dinamo Kiev to a 0-0 draw in the Europa League first leg in Lublin, with the return match set for July 16 in Cluj.

  29. 21 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Dynamo Kyiv 0-0 with Universitatea Cluj as Omonia also held scoreless in Polish friendly

    Dynamo Kyiv drew 0‑0 with Universitatea Cluj in Lublin, while Omonia held Korona Kielce to a goalless friendly, both matches taking place in Poland.

  30. 21 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Dinamo Kiev vs Universitatea Cluj match halted by floodlight failure

    Europa League tie between Dynamo Kiev and Universitatea Cluj in Poland was stopped by floodlight failure, resumed after repairs, and ended 0‑0.

  31. 21 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Radu Drăgușin signs with Fiorentina on €19 million deal

    Radu Drăgușin moved from Tottenham to Fiorentina for €19 million, signing a deal until 2031 with a salary unchanged; former Romania coach Edi Iordănescu said he urged the move.

  32. 21 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Stefan Drazic signs for Romanian side CFR Cluj

    Serbian forward Stefan Drazic, former APOEL striker, signs with CFR Cluj as the Romanian club eyes a Superliga title.

  33. 21 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Rapid Bucharest scores 60‑metre strike in friendly, then falls 1‑2 to Slovan Liberec

    Rapid Bucharest's pre‑season in Austria featured Vulturar's 60‑metre goal in a 1‑1 draw with FC Kosice, followed by a 1‑2 loss to Slovan Liberec after squandering a 2‑0 halftime lead.

  34. 22 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Universitatea Craiova trio skip handshake ahead of Champions League match vs Belarus

    Three Universitatea Craiova players refused handshakes before a Champions League tie with Belarus, citing the Ukraine war, while defender Adrian Rus secured a contract extension and fan award.

  35. 23 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Romanian Football Federation rolls out new 2026‑27 match rules

    The Romanian Football Federation announced 2026‑27 rule changes, including a 10‑second substitution limit, one‑minute off‑field for injured players, expanded VAR powers, stricter disciplinary measures, a newVAR

  36. 23 days ago

    [SPORTS] 13 sources
    Universitatea Craiova defeats ML Vitebsk 4-1 in Champions League qualifier

    Universitatea Craiova beat ML Vitebsk 4-1 in the first leg of the Champions League preliminaries, with goals from Baiaram, Al‑Hamlawi (2 penalties) and Nsimba; the return leg is set for 15 July in Craiova.

  37. 23 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Dynamo Kyiv meets Universitatea Cluj in Europa League qualifier at Lublin

    Dynamo Kyiv faces Universitatea Cluj in a Europa League first‑round qualifier at Lublin Arena, with Kyiv fielding Ponomarenko and new signings while Cluj rely on scorer Lukić.

  38. 23 days ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Romanian referee Andrei Chivulete withdrawn from Europa League after physical test failures

    Romanian referees failed July physical tests; UEFA pulled Andrei Chivulete from a Europa League match, naming replacements, while new SuperLiga rules were unveiled.

  39. 23 days ago

    [SPORTS] 10 sources
    Radu Drăgușin joins Fiorentina on season‑long loan from Tottenham

    Romanian defender Radu Drăgușin joins Fiorentina on a loan from Tottenham, with a €17.5‑19 m purchase clause, citing his happiness and readiness to help the Serie A side.

  40. 25 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Romanian clubs CFR Cluj and Rapid draw in summer friendlies

    CFR Cluj drew 1‑1 with Olimpija Ljubljana in Slovenia and Rapid Bucharest held Rapid Vienna to a 0‑0 stalemate in Austria during their summer pre‑season friendlies.

  41. 25 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Universitatea Craiova to debut in Champions League against ML Vitebsk

    Universitatea Craiova will make their Champions League debut versus ML Vitebsk on 8 July in Hungary, with a return leg on 15 July. Top scorer Assad Al Hamlawi aims to score in every match, and a 24‑player squad

  42. 26 days ago

    [SPORTS] 17 sources
    Radu Drăgușin to join Fiorentina from Tottenham on loan with obligation to buy

    Radu Drăgușin will move from Tottenham to Fiorentina on a loan with an obligatory €17‑21 million buy‑out and a 10 % sell‑on clause, strengthening Fiorentina’s defence and providing Spurs funds for their rebuild

  43. 26 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Romanian clubs Petrolul and Rapid gear up for 2026‑27 season

    Petrolul's preseason in Poland under Ricardo Sousa adds new players and seeks a striker, while Rapid, led by Daniel Pancu, feels pressure to improve after a fifth‑place finish and pursues several transfers.

  44. 26 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Romanian clubs announce striker's European ambitions and midfielder's SuperLiga signing

    Universitatea Craiova’s top scorer Assad Al‑Hamlawi hopes to join a top European league, while CFR Cluj signs Ghanaian midfielder Amin Ziblim from AFC Câmpulung Muscel.

  45. 29 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    U Cluj suffers 3-0 defeat to Vojvodina and faces tight schedule ahead of Europa League

    U Cluj lost 0-3 to Vojvodina, extending a three‑match winless run, and coach Cristiano Bergodi warns of eight games in 25 days before their Europa League tie with Dinamo Kiev.

  46. 30 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Universitatea Craiova prepares for Champions League amid young defender Denis Benga’s exit

    Universitatea Craiova’s Denis Benga ends his contract while the club, after a successful Austrian preseason, readies for Champions League qualifiers and the Super Cup.

  47. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 16 sources
    Vlad Chiricheș leaves FCSB as Romanian clubs overhaul summer squads

    Vlad Chiricheș departs FCSB; multiple Romanian clubs announce summer signings, including Florin Tănase’s contract extension, Adi Rus staying at Craiova, and Union SG’s €3 m Darius Olaru deal.

  48. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 16 sources
    Romanian clubs clinch promotion to Liga III after playoff baraj

    Romanian lower‑league playoffs ended with 21 clubs promoted to Liga III; key matches, fan controversies and a post‑match aggression incident were reported.

  49. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Alibek Aliev Signs with Universitatea Cluj After Leaving CFR Cluj

    Alibek Aliev, 29, joins Universitatea Cluj after leaving CFR Cluj, aiming to boost the team’s European aspirations.

  50. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Romanian football clubs announce player exits and new signings

    Petrolul Ploiești sees three player exits, while CFR Cluj adds two signings, plans three more, and sells two players, highlighting active transfer activity in Romanian football.

  51. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 8 sources
    Universitatea Craiova and Universitatea Cluj prepare for European qualifiers

    Romanian clubs Craiova and Cluj gear up for European qualifiers: Craiova draws Vitebsk in Champions League, Cluj loses to Croatia U19, and broadcast rights are being negotiated.

  52. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Universitatea Craiova set for Champions League prelim match against Vitebsk

    Universitatea Craiova faces Vitebsk in a Champions League qualifier; U Cluj meets Dinamo Kiev in Europa League, with veteran Yarmolenko opting out of European play.

  53. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Romanian football clubs gear up for 2026‑27 season

    Romanian clubs announce staff changes, ticket sales, new signings and pre‑season camps as they prepare for the 2026‑27 football season.

  54. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Goalkeeper Răzvan Sava signs four‑year deal with Universitatea Craiova

    Răzvan Sava, 23, signs a four‑year contract with Universitatea Craiova after Udinese transfer, valued at €2.5 million, with a loan‑to‑permanent clause.

  55. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Romanian clubs assigned European opponents in UEFA 2026‑27 draws

    UEFA’s Nyon draw paired Romania’s clubs with European opponents: Universitatea Cluj vs Dynamo Kiev, FCSB and CFR Cluj in the Conference League prelims, and Universitatea Craiova against ML Vitebsk in the Champs

  56. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Universitatea Craiova set to dominate Romanian SuperLiga and enter Champions League preliminaries

    Ciprian Marica says Universitatea Craiova’s new ownership could make it the SuperLiga leader, and UEFA has seeded the club as a top‑seed in the Champions League qualifiers, giving it a favourable European draw.

  57. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Romanian clubs prepare for European football qualifiers

    Universitatea Craiova begins an Austrian camp ahead of Champions League qualifiers, while U Cluj searches for a stadium to host Europa League matches after the Cluj Arena is booked for a festival.

  58. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Universitatea Craiova loans goalkeeper Răzvan Sava as defender Vasile Mogoș departs

    Craiova loans keeper Răzvan Sava from Udinese, ends Vasile Mogoș’s stint, and midfielder Ștefan Baiaram gets married.

  59. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Universitatea Craiova eyes Champions League and secures Adrian Rus

    Universitatea Craiova targets Champions League opponents and praises Adrian Rus’s contract extension as its best transfer, while eyeing potential signings like Jurica Pršić.

  60. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Universitatea Craiova and Dinamo launch 2026‑27 season ticket sales, record demand in Romania

    Universitatea Craiova sold a record 984 tickets in 30 minutes, while Dinamo offered reduced‑price season tickets for 2026‑27, both clubs gearing up for the new Romanian football season.

  61. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Universitatea Craiova tops SuperLiga valuation as Stefan Baiaram leads player market

    Transfermarkt values place Universitatea Craiova at €34.5 m as Romania’s most valuable SuperLiga club, while Stefan Baiaram tops the player market at €5 m; FCSB falls to second with €31.3 m.

  62. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Assad Al-Hamlawi Rejects Transfer Rumors, Prioritises Craiova’s Champions League Push

    Striker Assad Al-Hamlawi, key scorer for Universitatea Craiova, rejects overseas transfer talks and stays focused on the club’s Champions League run.

  63. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Universitatea Cluj signs Portuguese midfielder Pedro Pinho

    Universitatea Cluj signs Portuguese midfielder Pedro Pinho, adding to a recent transfer spate as the club prepares for its pre‑season camp and upcoming season.

  64. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Universitatea Craiova completes high‑profile signings of striker Assad Al‑Hamlawi and goalkeeper Alexandru Maxim

    Universitatea Craiova signs striker Assad Al‑Hamlawi (valued €1.4 m) and goalkeeper Alexandru Maxim (valued €200 k) as it prepares for the upcoming season.

  65. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Goalkeeper Alexandru Maxim signs with Universitatea Craiova

    Alexandru Maxim, 19‑year‑old goalkeeper, leaves FCSB and signs a three‑year deal with Universitatea Craiova, returning to his hometown.

  66. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Universitatea Cluj and Universitatea Craiova complete key player signings

    Marius Ștefănescu signs with Universitatea Cluj, citing coach and salary; Adrian Rus extends his contract with Universitatea Craiova for two seasons.

  67. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 30 sources
    Universitatea Craiova wins Romanian league title, coach and players named honorary citizens

    Universitatea Craiova clinches league title 5‑0, coach and players become honorary citizens; three clubs denied SuperLiga licences.

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