Cezar Titor article – published on Sunday, May 11, 2025 23:09 / Updated Monday, May 12, 2025 00:04
Elias Charalambous, 44, only the second foreign coach in the history of the Romanian championship winning the title in consecutive seasonsafter Bela Janosy, reacted “hot”, after a new success of FCSB in the play-off, 2-0 with the University of Cluj. Both successes were Marius Stefanescu's work.
He confessed that he was delighted by the attitude of the players, given that the players celebrated the title last night, awarded after the draw from Bănie between Craiova and CFR Cluj, score 2-2.
He praised the attitude of Stefanescu, the hero of this evening, who had not marked since August in Superliga, saying that it is an example of work and perseverance, even at times when he was treated “unfair”. Finally, he launched a series of thanks to all those involved in the Red-blue club, while also commenting on the public opinion that the greater merit in winning the two championships belongs to the owner Becali.
VIDEO. Elias Charalambous, after U Cluj – FCSB 0-2: “I am proud of these boys!”
“I am proud of these boys, I have to say it again. I said before the match we are ready to be focused on the game, you saw what fun was at the hotel, I didn't think they would look just as good today. They were serious, concentrated. Especially in the second half, I provided a very beautiful football.
I can no longer find words to praise. I saw at the end of the match that there were many of our supporters in the stands, not just in the gallery area. The most important thing to me is that the boys showed responsibility and seriousness”, Said Elias Charalambous at Flash-Interviul granted Digisport.
Charalambous, about the situation of Marius Stefanescu: “I really did not expect such an attitude, to be honest”
“I want to talk about Stefanescu. I always say you get what you deserve. It has trained every day, even though there were times when I was unfair to him. It's an example for many other players. I really didn't expect such an attitude, to be honest.
We have won the championship mathematically, but we are a big club and we have to be serious until the end of the season, so it would be normal. We want to earn as many possible points as possible. Mention is not only shown in the fight for the title, but also in the following parties“He said.
I want to thank the fans, the staff, the team, everyone in our club, including those behind the curtain. They all give 100%, and the result is seen on the ground. We need balance, I do not want to take all the merits, I cannot control what the world says.
We give our best, we know very well who we are and we should not explain to anyone. I am proud, we are a united group. I have no reason to explain to anyone. If we feel good about what we do, what does it matter? I repeat the balance is good in life.
