an entire stand would be CLOSED at the next match of the national team » The banner that got “banned”
Article by Maria Olteanu – Published Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 3:03 p.m. / Updated Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 3:04 p.m.
UEFA had no mercy on the Romanian Football Federation, as a result of the incidents from match Romania U21 – Cyprus U21, from October 14, from the 2027 European U21 Championship qualifiers. In addition to the fine, the youth national team will play a home match with a closed stand if the irregularities are repeated in the next two years.
In Cluj-Napoca, at the stadium in Gruia, the “little tricolors” won 2-0 against the similar representative of Cyprus, in front of approximately 4,000 fans. Their behavior came to the attention of the international forum, which imposed a fine of over 11,000 FRF euros, plus the decision to close the second stand at a home match if it will be played in Gruia or similar sectors in another stadium.
However, the decision to close the stand is suspended, which means that it will apply for the next two years, only if the incidents are repeated.
UEFA, sanction for FRF, as a result of the U21 national team match
Accusations against the Romanian Football Federation:
– Racist and/or discriminatory behavior, Art. 14(2) DR
– The lighting of fireworks/firecrackers, Art. 16(2)(c) DRDecision:
– Fine the Romanian Football Federation €10,000 and order the partial closure of the stadium where the Romanian U21 national team will play the next match in a UEFA competition as the host team (respectively Tribuna 2 sector of the Dr. Constantin Rădulescu Stadium, or the equivalent sector/s if the match will be played in another stadium), for the racist and/or discriminatory behavior of its supporters.
– This measure of partial closure of the stadium is suspended for a trial period of two (2) years, starting from the date of this decision.
– The Romanian Football Federation is fined €1,125 for lighting fireworks/firecrackers.Note: Disciplinary measures under a probationary period do not take effect immediately, but may be applied if “another offense of a similar nature is committed during the probationary period” (Article 26(3) DR).
– UEFA statement
The Romanian ultras had a banner detained by the Gendarmerie
The message prepared for this match by the “Peluza Vișnie” fans was banned from the stadium by the Gendarmerie. Later, the ultras of CFR Cluj posted on social networks the banner written in English that they wanted to introduce in the stadium.
“Laws should apply to all / Get the Israeli killers out of football”, was the message prepared by the Romanians, who demanded the exclusion of Israel from football, but which was not received by the law enforcement officers.
The banner prepared by “Peluza Vișinie” / photo: Instagram
