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FRF sanctions U21 staff and reviews coaching future

Overview

The Romanian Football Federation (FRF) has finalized disciplinary sanctions against members of the Romania U21 national team staff following a scandal involving a social gathering with businessman Nicu Gheară during official duties.

Technical director Mihai Stoichiță confirmed that the penalties include a 25% reduction in the final salary for head coach Costin Curelea, and a 25% monthly income decrease for sports director Marius Niculae and manager Iulian Oțelea through the end of 2026. Stoichiță emphasized a policy of strict discipline, warning that further misconduct could result in contract termination.

Following the team’s failure to qualify for the EURO U21, which included a 7-1 loss to Spain, the future of the coaching staff is currently under review. While no official decision has been made regarding a successor for Curelea, Stoichiță noted that Adrian Mutu is considered a “strong candidate” for the position, pending discussions with the current coach and FRF President Răzvan Burleanu.

Entities

Romanian Football Federation · Nicu Gheară · Costin Curelea · Mihai Stoichiță · Iulian Oțelea

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Romanian Football Federation sanctions U21 staff following scandal

    The Romanian Football Federation has sanctioned U21 staff with salary cuts following a disciplinary scandal in Spain. The federation is also evaluating coaching changes after the team missed EURO U21.

  2. [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Romanian Football Federation sanctions U21 staff over Ibiza incident

    The Romanian Football Federation has sanctioned the Romania U21 staff, including director Marius Niculae and coach Costin Curelea, following an unauthorized social gathering in Ibiza.

  3. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Romanian Football Federation investigates U21 staff over Ibiza party

    The Romanian Football Federation is investigating U21 staff members after images emerged of them attending a party in Ibiza just before a 7-1 loss to Spain.

  4. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Romanian Football Federation addresses media conduct reports

    The Romanian Football Federation addressed media conduct following reports of a journalist allegedly infiltrating the national team's hotel in Sweden.

Sources

fanatik.ro · frf.ro · g4media.ro · gsp.ro · m.digisport.ro · prosport.ro · revista8.ro · sport.hotnews.ro · zcj.ro

This summary has been updated 2 times: see revision history