Article by Cosmin Nistor – Published Friday, May 29, 2026, 7:01 p.m. / Updated Friday, May 29, 2026, 7:06 p.m.
The scandal broke out after the first leg of the tie of retention/promotion in the Superleague between Chindia Târgoviște and Farul Constanța, ended with a score of 3-3, found out its verdict at the FRF Disciplinary Commission.
In the center of attention was Denis Alibec, caught in a tense moment in the tunnel leading to the changing rooms, immediately after the final whistle.
The Disciplinary Commission rejected Chindia's complaint
On May 29, the Disciplinary Commission of the FRF published the list of pending cases and announced the decision in the case of the Lighthouse attacker.
complainant: AFC Chindia Târgoviste
Defendant: Denis Alibec (FCV Farul Constanta)
– Disciplinary complaint
– Rejects the notification of AFC Chindia Târgoviște, as stated, as unfounded
– Rejects the notification of FCV Farul Constanța, as unfounded.– the official press release of the FRF
Thus, the Constantin striker will not be disciplined following the incident.
What started the scandal
At the end of the match played on May 23, Alibec was filmed in the locker room area saying: “Get the hell out of me, you've been swearing at me the whole match!”
The images quickly went viral, and initially there were reports that the footballer was addressing children from the Barca Academy near the tunnel.
Denis Alibec denied the allegations
The Romanian international later reacted on social media and claimed that his message was not aimed at children. According to the striker, the reaction was caused by the behavior of some adults who would have insulted and provoked him during the entire game.
“My reaction was NOT to the kids, but to some adults who cursed and provoked me the whole match.”
Alibec explained that the images appearing in the public space were interpreted without context and that he would never have used such language to minors who came to ask for autographs or photos.
The incident happened after the first leg of the play-off for the Superliga, which ended spectacularly, 3-3. The goal of the double is to stay in the first echelon for Farul and promotion for Chindia.
