Article by Romeo Ene – Published Monday, December 15, 2025 23:23 / Updated Tuesday, December 16, 2025 00:29
Unirea Slobozia – FCSB 0-2. Gigi Becali (67 years old), the owner of the Romanian champion, went live on TV after the success in Clinceni. He spoke about his situation Octavian Popescu (22 years old), footballer who was not part of the team for this duel.
The representatives of the champion did not talk about a possible injury to the player, while Becaliin an unconvincing tone, talked about a “flu” that he and his girlfriend would have.
Moreover, Becali is willing to impose a list of rules on the footballer, and if he respects them, he is convinced that he can reach the highest level.
What Becali says about Octavian Popescu's situation: “I also spoke with the coaches and they say that in training he is the most talented player we have ever had”
Popescu is not at FCSB this season. In 22 games, mostly from the reserve position, he provided only two decisive assists.
“Tavi Popescu and his girlfriend have the flu. They both have it. I talked to him, at halftime I wanted to put him in, to play on the left. I didn't know he wasn't on the bench. I wanted to put him in Thiam's place. He has, he and his girlfriend both took the test.
It's serious, it's good, but now, with this technology, anything is possible. Stay on TikTok and we'll see if you can still play football in that madness where all the crazy people say what they want, give their opinion.
He can. I write him some rules on paper, and if he follows them, maybe that's it… no one can take away his talent. I also spoke with the coaches and they say that in training he is the most talented player I have ever had, and Tănase told me. First rule, don't have TikTok, Facebook and Instagram!
Second, 11 o'clock to be in bed, sleeping. If his girlfriend wakes him up, tell him he's resting and playing football.
Third, the entourage. His friends should only be his colleagues, he should not have other friends. Not to have friends with his girlfriend's friends, to have friends from the football entourage, that's all. That's what I think. Maybe I'm wrong,” said Becali, on Digi Sport's “Fotbal Club”.
Octavian Popescu // photo: Imago Images
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