Article by Alexandru Tomuțiu – Published Friday, October 17, 2025 10:08 p.m. / Updated Friday, October 17, 2025 11:16 p.m.
The former international great Gabi Balint (62 years old) reproached the selector Mircea Lucescu (80) for the statements he makes in public in relation to the identity war between FCSB and Steaua.
Mircea Lucescu is a strong supporter of FCSB in the conflict with Steaua. Recently, the Romanian national team coach has made several statements in this direction.
Gabi Balint, the legend of Stella, believes that the position taken by the selector in the public space can be interpreted as an insult to the great former footballers of Stella.
Gabi Balint, message for Mircea Lucescu: “He doesn't think about us either, those who were players at Steaua and who think it's different”
“You saw that Mircea Lucescu keeps it in one mind that FCSB is Steaua for him and he doesn't want to conform or align with those who… He doesn't think about us either, those who were players at Steaua and who think it's different.
We respect, I, at least, respect FCSB! I no longer say that their viewers, their fans, are also my fans, from his point of view. But still, we have to respect some things, some court decisions. And here, in a way, nea Mircea offends us. I've talked to former players from Steaua before, we talked, and he does it from the inside and it's not normal.
Because he does it publicly. Oh, if he said it at a table, in a restricted setting, it was ok, it was the problem of those there”, said Gabi Balint, according to digisport.ro.
Mircea Lucescu, coach of Romania, photo: Imago
Think about those who worked for the reputation of the Steaua club. To make a strong team. Let the star return to Ghencea! I also have a hard time pronouncing FCSB. It means Football Club Steaua Bucharest. It's the same thing. I no longer say FC and B and just say Star. I don't care about the court's decision. I am a private person.
– Mircea Lucescu
