Article by David Marinescu – published Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 10:57 / Updated Tuesday, May 20, 2025 10:57
Rapid played the match with CFR Cluj, and Săpunaru was a holder in the match, Șumudică replacing him in the 50th minute. It was an emotional evening for the footballer, who gave a speech on the “White-Visinii” stadium.
What Cristi Săpunaru had transmitted to the supporters in the middle of the night
It was applauded by the Giulesti supporters, but the words spoken by the captain of the Rapid were not the last, because he continued to convey words to thank the supporters on his social page, at 4 in the morning:
“I start with a simple, but honest thank you! I was overwhelmed by everything you did today for me. Rapid, FC National, Porto, Zaragoza, Kayserispor, Astra Giurgiu, Pandurii, Denizlispor, Elche, Mangalia … All you offered me in football. Coaches, colleagues, opponents.
The road I traveled was not a simple one, it was good and bad and from every experience I learned that as long as you do not do everything with love and passion it is impossible to succeed!
Returning to you, to my speed, you were the engine that pushed me from behind, even though I had worse days, you were there near me. You have taken the name of supporter to other peaks, you made me a hard -to -calm 'beast' when it was the great fast. My dedication was due to you too!
I close sadly, but with a glimmer of hope that I can promise you one thing: as long as I can bring an addition, I will remain. If not, I will leave alone. Legend continues! ”, Sapunaru wrote on Instagram.
Unfortunately for Cristi Săpunaru, his last evolution in the tricol of Giulesti was not a fully happy one, because Marius Șumudică suffered a painful defeat in front of Dan Petrescu's team. The incredible score with which the “railway” prevailed made Rapid have no chance for qualifying in European cups.
*Article by Elena Boruz.
