Romania
Nickname(s)	Tricolorii (The Tricolours)
Association	Romanian Football Federation
Confederation	UEFA (Europe)
Head coach	Victor Piţurcă
Captain	Cristian Chivu
Most caps	Dorinel Munteanu (134)
Top scorer	Gheorghe Hagi (35)
Home stadium	Stadionul Ghencea
FIFA code	ROU
FIFA ranking	12
Highest FIFA ranking	3 (September 1997)
Lowest FIFA ranking	35 (August 2004)
Elo ranking	10
Highest Elo ranking	5 (June 1990)
Lowest Elo ranking	42 (1949, 1960)
First kit Second kit
First international
Yugoslavia 1 - 2 Romania (Belgrade, Yugoslavia; 8 June 1922)
Biggest win
Romania 9 - 0 Finland  (Bucharest, Romania; 14 October 1973)
Biggest defeat
Hungary 9 - 0 Romania (Budapest, Hungary; 6 June 1948)
World Cup
Appearances	7 (First in 1930)
Best result	Quarterfinals, 1994
European Championship
Appearances	4 (First in 1984)
Best result	Quarterfinals, 2000

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Romania is one of only four national teams (the other three being Brazil, France, and Belgium) to participate in the first three World Cups. However, they then qualified only once between the 1950 and 1986 editions. Romania then had a solid run through the 1990s, advancing to the second round or better in three consecutive World Cups. The period was highlighted by the 1994 World Cup where Romania, led by Gheorghe Hagi, reached the quarterfinals and defeated Argentina 3-2 before losing to Sweden on penalty kicks. In Euro 2000 they drew 1-1 with Germany and defeated England 3-2 to advance to the quarterfinals before falling to eventual runners-up Italy. The 1950 Football World Cup was the only World Cup ever held which was not decided by a knockout final (although the last match of the tournament did end up determining the overall winner, and this match, also known as Maracanazo, is usually referred to as if it had been... The 1986 Football World Cup was held in Mexico from May 31 to June 29. ... For the band, see 1990s (band). ... The 1994 Football World Cup held in the USA was won by Brazil who beat Italy 3-2 on penalty kicks after the game and extra time ended 0-0. ... Gheorghe Hagi , (born February 5, 1965 in Săcele, Constanţa), is a Romanian former football player of Aromanian descent. ... The 2000 UEFA European Championship, or Euro 2000, was the 11th edition of the UEFA European Championship, a competition between the national football teams of Europe held every four years and organised by UEFA, footballs governing body in Europe. ... First international Scotland 0 - 0 England (Partick, Scotland; 30 November 1872) Biggest win Ireland 0 - 13 England (Belfast, Ireland; 18 February 1882) Biggest defeat Hungary 7 - 1 England (Budapest, Hungary; 23 May 1954) World Cup Appearances 12 (First in 1950) Best result Winners, 1966 European Championship Appearances 7 (First in...

The team has had less success since 2001, narrowly missing qualification for the 2002 and 2006 World Cups and also missing out on Euro 2004. Romania is currently ranked 12th in the world. Romania were the fourth team to qualify for the Euro 2008. They were unlucky enough on the December 2nd 2007, to be drawn in Group C of the tournament, nicknamed the 'Group of Death', due to France, Italy and the Netherlands, being drawn in the same group. This article is about the year. ... The 2002 Football World Cup (Official name: 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan) was held in South Korea and Japan from May 31 to June 30. ... The 2006 FIFA World Cup (officially titled 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany, sometimes referred to as the Football World Cup) finals are scheduled to take place in Germany between 9 June and 9 July 2006. ... Euro 2004 Logo The 2004 UEFA European Football Championship, commonly called Euro 2004, was held in Portugal between 12 June and 4 July 2004. ... The 2008 European Football Championship (EURO 2008) will take place in Austria and Switzerland. ... December 2 is the 336th day (337th on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ...

History

Main article: History of the Romania national football team

This article documents the history of the Romania national football team. ...

Beginnings

Romania played their first international match on 8 June 1922, a 2-1 win over Yugoslavia in Belgrade, coached by Teofil Moraru. is the 159th day of the year (160th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1922 (MCMXXII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... First international Czechoslovakia 7 - 0 Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes (Antwerp, Belgium; 28 August 1920) Last International as SFR Yugoslavia[2] Netherlands 2 - 0 Yugoslavia (Amsterdam, Netherlands; 25 March 1992) Biggest win Yugoslavia 10 - 1 India (Helsinki, Finland; 15 July 1952) Yugoslavia 9 - 0 Zaire (Gelsenkirchen, Germany; 18 June... For other uses, see Belgrade (disambiguation). ...

Several temporary coaches were employed, before Moraru resumed control in August 1924, managing the side for nearly four years. Romania enjoyed some success during the 1930s; manager Costel Rădulescu took them to the first three FIFA World Cup tournaments, a feat matched only by Brazil and Belgium. The 1930s were described as an abrupt shift to more radical and conservative lifestyles, as countries were struggling to find a solution to the Great Depression, also known as the [[. In East Asia, the rise of militarism occurred. ... Costel Rădulescu was a soccerphile from Romania who rose to prominence in the 1920s and 1930s. ... The FIFA World Cup, sometimes called the Football World Cup or the Soccer World Cup, but usually referred to simply as the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the mens national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the...

World Cups in the 1930s

At the 1930 World Cup, Romania won their first match against Peru, 3-1, with goals from Adalbert Desu, Constantin Stanciu and Nicolae Kovács, before being thrashed 4-0 by hosts and eventual winners Uruguay. The 1930 FIFA World Cup was the first football World Cup tournament ever staged. ...

Romania qualified for the next World Cup in 1934 after beating Yugoslavia 2-1 in a repeat of their first international. At the finals, Romania played only one game in a new knock-out format, losing 2-1 to Czechoslovakia in Trieste, Italy, with Ştefan Dobay scoring their only goal of the tournament. Qualifying countries The 1934 FIFA World Cup was the second World Cup staged, and was hosted in Italy from May 27 to June 10. ... First international Czechoslovakia 7 - 0 Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes (Antwerp, Belgium; 28 August 1920) Last International as SFR Yugoslavia[2] Netherlands 2 - 0 Yugoslavia (Amsterdam, Netherlands; 25 March 1992) Biggest win Yugoslavia 10 - 1 India (Helsinki, Finland; 15 July 1952) Yugoslavia 9 - 0 Zaire (Gelsenkirchen, Germany; 18 June... For other uses, see Trieste (disambiguation). ... Åžtefan Dobay (born September 26, 1909 – died July 4, 1994) was a Romanian footballer. ...

Romania qualified by default for the 1938 World Cup after their qualifying playoff opponents Egypt withdrew. They suffered a shock defeat in the finals in France, losing to minnows Cuba, who, like Romania, had only qualified due to the withdrawal of their qualifying opponents, Mexico. The first match at the Stade Chapou in Toulouse ended 3-3 after extra time, but Cuba won the replay four days later 2-1. Qualifying countries The 1938 FIFA World Cup was the third staging of the World Cup, and was held in France from June 4 to June 19. ... Stade de Toulouse is a multi-use stadium in Toulouse, France. ... New city flag (Occitan cross) Traditional coat of arms Motto: (Occitan: For Toulouse, always more) Location Coordinates Time Zone CET (GMT +1) Administration Country Region Midi-Pyrénées Department Haute-Garonne (31) Intercommunality Community of Agglomeration of Greater Toulouse Mayor Jean-Luc Moudenc  (UMP) (since 2004) City Statistics Land...

International Wilderness

Between 1938 and 1970 Romania failed to qualify for any major international tournaments.

Increasing popularity

1970 World Cup

Participation in the World Cup was finally achieved once again in 1970 in Mexico, although qualification came on the back of a 3-0 thrashing by Portugal in Lisbon and two unconvincing draws against unfancied Greece. Angelo Niculescu's promising were given the toughest of draws, in Group 3 with holders England, giants Brazil and Czechoslovakia. The 1970 FIFA World Cup, the ninth staging of the World Cup, was held in Mexico, from May 31 to June 21. ... For other uses, see Lisbon (disambiguation). ... First international Scotland 0 - 0 England (Partick, Scotland; 30 November 1872) Biggest win Ireland 0 - 13 England (Belfast, Ireland; 18 February 1882) Biggest defeat Hungary 7 - 1 England (Budapest, Hungary; 23 May 1954) World Cup Appearances 12 (First in 1950) Best result Winners, 1966 European Championship Appearances 7 (First in...

A Geoff Hurst goal gave England a narrow victory in Romania's first match at the Estadio Jalisco in Guadalajara. Chances were improved with a 2-1 win over the Czechs. Despite going behind early to a Ladislav Petráš goal, Romania turned it around after half-time with Alexandru Neagu and Florea Dumitrache scoring to give them two vital points. Even then, only a win over the excellent Brazilians would take them into the Quarter Finals. Sir Geoffrey Charles Hurst, MBE (born December 8, 1941 in Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire) is a footballer enshrined in the games history as the only player to have scored a hat-trick in a World Cup final. ... Estadio Jalisco (Jalisco Stadium) is a stadium used primarily for football events. ... Coordinates: , Country State Foundation 1542 Government  - Mayor Alfonso Petersen Farah ( PAN) Area  - City 187. ... Ladislav Petráš (born 1 December 1946 in Prievidza) is a former Slovak football player. ... Florea Dumitrache (born 22 May 1948) is a retired Romanian football striker. ...

There were rumours before the match that Brazil might prefer Romania to progress than World Champions England; Despite beating them 1-0 in their previous match in Guadalajara, the South American giants still viewed England as one of their biggest obstacles to tournament victory. But Brazil played some of the best football of the competition, with Pelé scoring twice and a Jairzinho goal in between. Romania battled bravely; Dumitrache pulled the score back to 2-1 before the break and a late Emerich Dembrowski goal made it 3-2, but they were out. Pele redirects here. ... Jairzinho, birth name Jair Ventura Filho, (born December 25, 1944) was a member of the Brazilian national team that won the 1970 World Cup. ... Florea Dumitrache (born 22 May 1948) is a retired Romanian football striker. ... Emerich Dembrovschi was a Romanian football player, playing as a striker. ...

1970s

On 26 September 1973, under new coach Valentin Stanculescu, Romania suffered a significant defeat to East Germany in Leipzig. The East Germans won 2-0 to effectively seal their first ever qualification for the World Cup, which would be held over the border in West Germany. With East Germany scoring a predictable 4-1 win in Albania, Romania were out, despite a huge 9-0 win over Finland in Bucharest. is the 269th day of the year (270th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the song by James Blunt, see 1973 (song). ... First international Poland 3 - 0 East Germany (Warsaw, Poland; 21 September 1952) Last International Belgium 0 - 2 East Germany (Brussels, Belgium; 12 September 1990) Biggest win Ceylon 1 - 12 East Germany (Colombo, Ceylon; 12 January 1964) Biggest defeat 0 - 3, 12 times; 1 - 4, three times World Cup Appearances 1... Leipzig ( ; Sorbian/Lusatian: Lipsk from the Sorbian word for Tilia) is, with a population of over 506,000, the largest city in the federal state of Saxony, Germany. ... Qualifying countries The 1974 FIFA World Cup, the tenth staging of the World Cup, was held in West Germany from June 13 to July 7. ... Nickname: Motto: Patria si Dreptul Meu (My Country and My Right) Location of Bucharest within Romania (in red) Coordinates: , Country County Founded 1459 (first official record) Government  - Mayor Adriean Videanu Area  - City 228 km² (88 sq mi)  - Metro 238 km² (91. ...

Romania continued to suffer poor form in the UEFA European Championship. In their qualifying group for the 1976 European Football Championship, they were out-qualified by Spain, despite an impressive 1-1 draw in the away match. Romania failed to win matches, drawing twice with Scotland and Spain and dropping points in Denmark with a dismal goalless draw. The UEFA European Championship is the main national football competition of the UEFA nations. ... The 1976 European Football Championship (Euro 76) final tournament was held in Yugoslavia. ... First international Scotland 0–0 England  (Partick, Scotland; 30 November 1872) Biggest win Scotland 11–0 Ireland  (Glasgow, Scotland; 23 February 1901) Biggest defeat  Uruguay 7–0 Scotland (Basel, Switzerland; 19 June 1954) World Cup Appearances 8 (First in 1954) Best result Round 1, all European Championship Appearances 2 (First...

Romania were again beat by Spain for a place in the 1978 World Cup in Argentina. Despite a 1-0 win in Bucharest, Romania lost a bizarre match at home to Yugoslavia 6-4 having led 3-2 at half time. Spain won 1-0 in Belgrade to seal passage to South America. The 1978 FIFA World Cup, the 11th staging of the World Cup, was held in Argentina between June 1 and June 25. ... Nickname: Motto: Patria si Dreptul Meu (My Country and My Right) Location of Bucharest within Romania (in red) Coordinates: , Country County Founded 1459 (first official record) Government  - Mayor Adriean Videanu Area  - City 228 km² (88 sq mi)  - Metro 238 km² (91. ... First international Czechoslovakia 7 - 0 Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes (Antwerp, Belgium; 28 August 1920) Last International as SFR Yugoslavia[2] Netherlands 2 - 0 Yugoslavia (Amsterdam, Netherlands; 25 March 1992) Biggest win Yugoslavia 10 - 1 India (Helsinki, Finland; 15 July 1952) Yugoslavia 9 - 0 Zaire (Gelsenkirchen, Germany; 18 June... For other uses, see Belgrade (disambiguation). ...

1980s

Romania's sole successful qualifying campaign was for the European Championships in 1984 in France. At the finals, Romania were drawn with regular rivals Spain, holders West Germany and dark horses Portugal. Under head coach Mircea Lucescu, an encouraging opening game in Saint-Étienne saw them draw with the Spanish. Francisco José Carrasco opened the scoring from the penalty spot but Romania equalized before half time with a goal from Laszlo Bölöni. The 1984 European Football Championship (Euro 84) final tournament was held in France. ... For a full history of the West Germany national football team, see Germany national football team. ... Mircea Lucescu (born July 29, 1945, in Bucharest) is a former Romanian football player and one of the most successful Romanian football managers. ... Coat of arms Motto: Franco-Provençal: Location Coordinates Time Zone CET (GMT +1) Administration Country Region Rhône-Alpes Department Loire (42) Canton Chief town of 9 cantons Intercommunality Communauté dagglomération Saint-Étienne Métropole Mayor Michel Thiollière  (UMP) (since 2001) Statistics Altitude 422 m–1... Francisco José Carrasco Hidalgo (born 06 March 1959 at Alcoy (Alicante)) is a former Spanish footballer. ... Ladislau Boloni (also known as Laszlo) is a Romanian football manager and one of the best football players Romania ever had. ...

Against the Germans in Lens, Marcel Coras scored an equalizer in the first minute of the second half in response to Rudi Völler's opener, but Völler would score a winning goal. Their last match in Nantes was a must-win match, but Nené's late winner meant Portugal progressed with Spain, who netted a dramatic late winner against West Germany at the Parc des Princes in Paris. For a full history of the West Germany national football team, see Germany national football team. ... Lens is commune in northern France, in the Pas-de-Calais département. ... Marcel CoraÅŸ (born 14 May 1959) is a retired Romanian football striker. ... Rudolf Rudi Völler (born April 13, 1960) is a German former international football striker, and a former manager of the German national team. ... Traditional city flag City coat of arms Motto: Favet Neptunus eunti (Latin: Shall Neptune favour the traveller) Location Coordinates Time Zone CET (GMT +1) Administration Country Region Pays de la Loire Department Loire-Atlantique (44) Mayor Jean-Marc Ayrault  (PS) (since 1989) City Statistics Land area¹ 65. ... Tamagnini Manuel Gomes Baptista, nicknamed Nené (pron. ... For a full history of the West Germany national football team, see Germany national football team. ... The Parc des Princes (translation: Princes Park) is a 48527 capacity stadium in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. ... This article is about the capital of France. ...

Romania stuttered throughout the rest of the decade, but a stronger squad at the end of the decade saw them qualify for their fifth World Cup at Italia 90. A win over Denmark in their last match took Emerich Jenei's side to the finals for the first time in twenty years. The 1990 Football World Cup was held in Italy. ... Emerich Jenei (or Emerich Ienei) (born March 22, 1937 in AgriÅŸ, near Arad, Romania) is a former Romanian football player and coach, now enjoying his retirement after a long and successful career. ...

Gheorghe Hagi's era: the Golden Generation

Italia 90

Romania's squad was entirely domestic based, despite an increasing trend for the major sides in Italy and Spain buying up the best foreign talent. Midfielder Ilie Dumitrescu, striker Florin Răducioiu and genius playmaker Gheorghe Hagi, then of Steaua Bucharest, were in the squad, but it was forward Gavril Balint who would prove the hero in the first round. Ilie Dumitrescu is a Romanian football player who became famous when he played for Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League. ... Florin Răducioiu (born March 17, 1970 in Bucharest) is a former Romanian football striker, who played for Dinamo BucureÅŸti, A.C. Milan, Brescia Calcio, West Ham United, RCD Espanyol, VfB Stuttgart and A.S. Monaco. ... Gheorghe Hagi , (born February 5, 1965 in Săcele, ConstanÅ£a), is a Romanian former football player of Aromanian descent. ... Categories: Romanian football clubs | Stub | Bucharest ... Gavril Pelé Balint (born 3 January 1963) is a retired Romanian football striker. ...

With World Champions Argentina stunned by Cameroon in the tournament's opening match, Romania did their chances no harm with a convincing win over the USSR at the San Nicola in Bari, with Marius Lăcătuş scoring in either half. The result was all the more impressive given the absence of Hagi. There was controversy, however, as Lăcătus's second was a penalty given for a handball by Vagiz Khidiatulin that television replays clearly showed to be some way outside the penalty area. First International Estonia 2 - 4 USSR (Tallinn, Estonia; 18 September 1923) Last International Cyprus 0 - 3 USSR (Larnaca, Cyprus; 13 November 1991 Scotland 3 - 0 CIS (Norrköping, Sweden; 18 June 1992) Largest win USSR 11 - 1 India (Moscow, USSR; 16 September 1955) Finland 0 - 10 USSR (Helsinki, Finland; 15... For other uses, see Bari (disambiguation). ... Marius Mihai LăcătuÅŸ (born April 5, 1964 in BraÅŸov) is Romanian football player and current coach of UT Arad. ... Vagiz Nazirovich Khidiyatullin (Вагиз Хидиятуллин) (born 3 March 1959 in Perm, Russia, Soviet Union) is a former footballer whose position is central defender. ...

Romania were the next victims of Cameroon in Bari. Cult hero Roger Milla, 38 years of age, came on as a substitute for Emmanuel Maboang Kessack and scored twice, before Balint pulled one back. Romania needed a point in their last match against improving Argentina at the San Paolo in Naples. Pedro Monzón gave Argentina the lead after an hour, but Balint quickly equalized and Romania held on to reach Round 2. This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Emmanuel Maboang Kessack (born 27 November 1968) is a retired Cameroonian football player. ... Gavril Pelé Balint (born 3 January 1963) is a retired Romanian football striker. ... in case you may be looking for the city of Sao Paulo, Brazil San Paolo (Italian for Saint Paul) is a commune in the province of Brescia, in Lombardy. ... Location of the city of Naples (red dot) within Italy. ... Pedro Monzón is a former Argentinian footballer. ...

Against Jack Charlton's Ireland side in Genoa, Romania didn't have the quality to break down a defensive opposition. Daniel Timofte was the only player to miss in the penalty shoot-out - his kick saved by Packie Bonner - and Romania were out. In the process, Ireland became the smallest country ever to progress that far in a FIFA World Cup. John Jack Charlton, OBE, DL (born Ashington, Northumberland, May 8, 1935) was a footballer who played for Leeds United in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, and who won the World Cup with England. ... For other uses, see Genoa (disambiguation). ... Daniel Timofte (born 1 October 1967) is a retired Romanian football striker. ... Kicks from the penalty mark (commonly referred to as a penalty shootout) are sometimes used to decide the winner of a tied match of association football (soccer). ... Patrick Joseph (Packie) Bonner was born on May 24, 1960, in Cloughglass, near the town of Burtonport in County Donegal, part of the Province of Ulster in Ireland. ... The FIFA World Cup, sometimes called the Football World Cup or the Soccer World Cup, but usually referred to simply as the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the mens national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the...

Euro 92 and USA 94

Romania missed out on Euro 92. Scotland qualified after Romania drew a must-win last match in Sofia against Bulgaria, with Nasko Sirakov's equalizer sealing their fate. The 1992 European Football Championship (Euro 92) final tournament was hosted by Sweden. ... First international Scotland 0–0 England  (Partick, Scotland; 30 November 1872) Biggest win Scotland 11–0 Ireland  (Glasgow, Scotland; 23 February 1901) Biggest defeat  Uruguay 7–0 Scotland (Basel, Switzerland; 19 June 1954) World Cup Appearances 8 (First in 1954) Best result Round 1, all European Championship Appearances 2 (First... This article is about the capital of Bulgaria. ... Nasko Sirakov (Наско Сираков) is a former Bulgarian football (soccer) player and the current executive director of Levski Sofia. ...

They were successful, though, in reaching another World Cup in the United States in 1994. Despite losing in Belgium and suffering a heavy 5-2 defeat in Czechoslovakia, Romania went into their last match at Cardiff Arms Park with Wales needing a win to pip them to a place in the finals. Goals from Gheorghe Hagi and Dean Saunders meant the game was finely balanced, before Wales were awarded a penalty. Paul Bodin of Swindon Town stepped up but hit the woodwork and Romania went on to win 2-1, Răducioiu's late goal proving unnecessary as Czechoslovakia dropped a point in Belgium and were knocked out. Qualifying countries The 1994 FIFA World Cup, the 15th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in the United States from June 17 to July 17, 1994. ... Cardiff Arms Park is a stadium complex situated in the centre of Cardiff, Wales. ... First international  Scotland 4 - 0 Wales (Glasgow, Scotland; 26 March 1876) Biggest win Wales 11 - 0 Ireland  (Wrexham, Wales; 3 March 1888) Biggest defeat  Scotland 9 - 0 Wales (Glasgow, Scotland; 23 March 1878) World Cup Appearances 1 (First in 1958) Best result Quarter-finals, 1958 The Wales national football team... Gheorghe Hagi , (born February 5, 1965 in Săcele, ConstanÅ£a), is a Romanian former football player of Aromanian descent. ... Dean Saunders (born 21 June 1964 in Swansea) was a Welsh footballer and was a prolific forward. ... Paul Bodin (born 13 September 1964) is a former Wales international footballer. ... Swindon Town F.C. are an English football team. ... Florin Răducioiu (born March 17, 1970 in Bucharest) is a former Romanian football striker, who played for Dinamo BucureÅŸti, A.C. Milan, Brescia Calcio, West Ham United, RCD Espanyol, VfB Stuttgart and A.S. Monaco. ...

At the finals, Romania were one of the most entertaining teams in the early stages with Hagi, Răducioiu and Dumitrescu on form. Romania beat Colombia - dark horses and Pelé's tip for the tournament - at the Pasadena Rose Bowl in Los Angeles 3-1. Răducioiu opened the scoring before Hagi scored a spectacular second from wide on the left touchline. Adolfo Valencia shredded their nerves with a headed goal just before half-time, but Romania held on and Răducioiu sealed the win with a late third. Gheorghe Hagi , (born February 5, 1965 in Săcele, ConstanÅ£a), is a Romanian former football player of Aromanian descent. ... Florin Răducioiu (born March 17, 1970 in Bucharest) is a former Romanian football striker, who played for Dinamo BucureÅŸti, A.C. Milan, Brescia Calcio, West Ham United, RCD Espanyol, VfB Stuttgart and A.S. Monaco. ... Ilie Dumitrescu is a Romanian football player who became famous when he played for Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League. ... Pele redirects here. ... Pasadena is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. ... The Rose Bowl is an outdoor football stadium in Pasadena, California, a suburb of Los Angeles. ... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ... Adolfo José Valencia Mosquera (born February 6, 1968 in Buenaventura, Colombia) is a soccer striker who has played all over the world. ...

In Detroit's Pontiac Silverdome, the temperature soared due to the greenhouse effect in the indoor arena. Switzerland, acclimatized after having already played the hosts there, outran Romania in the second half and turned a 1-1 half time score into a surprising 4-1 win. Romania responded by beating the hosts 1-0 in Pasadena with an early Dan Petrescu goal. Motto: Speramus Meliora; Resurget Cineribus (We Hope For Better Things; It Shall Rise From the Ashes - this motto was adopted after the disastrous 1805 fire that devastated the city) Nickname: The Motor City and Motown Location in Wayne County, Michigan Founded Incorporated July 24, 1701 1815  County Wayne County Mayor... A disputed record setting 93,173 fans in attendance for WrestleMania III at the Pontiac Silverdome. ... Pasadena may refer to: Cities in the United States: Pasadena, Texas Pasadena, California Pasadena, Maryland Cities in Canada: Pasadena, Newfoundland Other place names called Pasadena: Pasadena, South Australia, a suburb of Adelaide South Pasadena, California South Pasadena, Florida Pasadena Hills, Missouri Pasadena Park, Missouri Other: USS Pasadena (SSN-752), a... Dan Petrescu (born 22 December 1967 in Bucharest, Romania) is a former international football player, whose teams included Steaua BucureÅŸti, English Premiership club Chelsea and the Romanian national side. ...

In Round 2 they faced Argentina, who were shorn of Diego Maradona who was thrown out of the tournament for taking drugs. Răducioiu, suspended, was hardly missed, as coach Anghel Iordănescu pushed Dumitrescu forward to play as a striker and the player responded by scoring twice in the first twenty minutes, one a superbly subtle left foot flick from a right-wing Hagi cross slotted between the Argentine defenders. In between, Gabriel Batistuta scored a penalty, but after half-time Romania netted a superb third on the counter attack, with Hagi beating goalkeeper Luis Islas. Abel Balbo pulled one back, but Romania held on for a shock win. Diego Armando Maradona (born October 30, 1960) is a former Argentine football player. ... Anghel Iordănescu (born May 4, 1950 in IaÅŸi) is an ex-football player, currently a football manager. ... Gabriel Omar Batistuta (born 1 February 1969), nicknamed Batigol, is a former professional footballer. ... Luis Alberto El Loco Islas (Born December 22, 1965 in Buenos Aires, Argentina) is a former goalkeeper for the Argentina national team and C.A. Independiente. ... Abel Eduardo Balbo (born June 1, 1966, in Empalme Villa Constitución, Santa Fe) is a former Argentine football striker, the all-time leading foreign goalscorer in Italys Serie A. On the club level, Balbo played for Newells Old Boys (1987-88), River Plate (1988-89), before moving...

Romania would suffer penalty heartbreak again, in the Quarter Final against Sweden. With just thirteen minutes to go, a tight match opened up as Sweden's Thomas Brolin scored from a clever free-kick move, the ball passed outside the Romanian wall by Håkan Mild for Brolin to smash in. Iordănescu threw caution to the wind and the returning Răducioiu found a late equalizer, again from a free-kick move but this time down to a deflection and a failure of the Swedes to clear. In extra time Răducioiu scored again after a mistake by Patrik Andersson, but Sweden then scored their own late equalizer as giant striker Kennet Andersson climbed above goalkeeper Florin Prunea to head home a long ball. Prunea had come in after two matches to replace Bogdan Stelea, whose confidence was shattered by the 4-1 loss to the Swiss. In the shoot-out, Dan Petrescu and Miodrag Belodedici had their kicks saved by Thomas Ravelli and Sweden went through. Tomas Brolin (born November 29, 1969 in Hudiksvall) is a former Swedish football (soccer) player, a key member of the Swedish national team that finished third in the 1994 World Cup. ... HÃ¥kan Mild before his first match of his fourth stay in IFK Göteborg, 2002. ... Patrik Bjärred Andersson (born August 18, 1971 in Borgeby) is Swedish footballer. ... Kennet Andersson (born October 6, 1967 in IFK Eskilstuna) is a former Swedish football (soccer) player, a key member of the Swedish national team that finished third in the 1994 World Cup. ... Florin Prunea (born 8 August 1968) is a Romanian football goalkeeper. ... Bogdan Gheorghe Stelea (born 5 December 1967) is a Romanian football goalkeeper. ... Dan Petrescu (born 22 December 1967 in Bucharest, Romania) is a former international football player, whose teams included Steaua BucureÅŸti, English Premiership club Chelsea and the Romanian national side. ... Miodrag Belodedici (born May 20, 1964 in Socol, Romania) is a former Romanian football (soccer) defender. ... Thomas Ravelli (born August 13, 1959 in Växjö) is a former Swedish footballer, who plays as a goalkeeper, the all-time appearance leader for the Swedish national team with 143 caps. ...

Euro 96

In England, Romania arrived as a highly tought-of and popular team but had a nightmare. Iordănescu's side were based in the north east, with their first two games at St James' Park in Newcastle. Against France, they lost to a Christophe Dugarry header reminiscent of Kennet Andersson's two years earlier, beating the goalkeeper to a lofted through ball. A brilliant early solo goal by Hristo Stoichkov saw Bulgaria knock out their neighbours, although Romania claimed they should have had a goal awarded when the ball struck the bar and bounced behind the goal-line. They finally scored in their last game, Florin Răducioiu equalizing an early goal by Spain's Javier Manjarín. Spain had to win to qualify with France at the expence of Bulgaria and did so when Guillermo Amor stooped to head a late winner. Romania exited with no points and little to cheer. For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... St James Park is an all-seater stadium in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, and is the home of Newcastle United Football Club. ... This article is about a city in the United Kingdom. ... Christophe Dugarry (born March 24, 1972 in Lormont) is a former French football (soccer) forward. ... Kennet Andersson (born October 6, 1967 in IFK Eskilstuna) is a former Swedish football (soccer) player, a key member of the Swedish national team that finished third in the 1994 World Cup. ... Hristo Stoichkov alternatively spelt Stoitchkov (Bulgarian: ) (born February 8, 1966, in Plovdiv, Bulgaria) is a football manager and former striker who was a member of the Bulgaria national team that finished fourth at the 1994 FIFA World Cup. ... Florin Răducioiu (born March 17, 1970 in Bucharest) is a former Romanian football striker, who played for Dinamo BucureÅŸti, A.C. Milan, Brescia Calcio, West Ham United, RCD Espanyol, VfB Stuttgart and A.S. Monaco. ... Javier Manjarín Pereda (born in Gijón, Asturias, December 31, 1969) is a former Spanish football (soccer) player in striker role. ... Guillermo Amor (born December 4, 1967 in Benidorm) is a Spanish football player. ...

France 98

Despite a dreadful Euro 96, Romania impressed in qualifying, finishing ten points clear of Ireland and were seeded for the final tournament of the 1998 World Cup thanks to their strong USA 94 showing. Despite being drawn in a group with England, getting through it was perceived to be easy work with a waning Colombia and minnows Tunisia.-1... Listed below are the dates and results for the 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds for the European zone (UEFA). ... 1998 World Cup redirects here. ... First international Scotland 0 - 0 England (Partick, Scotland; 30 November 1872) Biggest win Ireland 0 - 13 England (Belfast, Ireland; 18 February 1882) Biggest defeat Hungary 7 - 1 England (Budapest, Hungary; 23 May 1954) World Cup Appearances 12 (First in 1950) Best result Winners, 1966 European Championship Appearances 7 (First in...

Adrian Ilie scored the only goal with a fine chip in their first match against Colombia at Lyon's Stade Gerland. In Toulouse, they met an England side starting with prodigal striker Michael Owen on the bench, with Teddy Sheringham preferred alongside Alan Shearer. A mistake by Tony Adams was punished by Viorel Moldovan, who played for Coventry City, before Owen came on to claim an equalizer. But Romania won with a wonderful late goal from Dan Petrescu, also playing in England with Chelsea, fighting off his club mate Graeme le Saux and nutmegging goalkeeper David Seaman. Adrian Ilie (born April 20, 1974 in Craiova) is a former Romanian football (soccer) forward and currently a businessman with interests in tourism and football. ... This article is about the French city. ... The stade de Gerland is the principal sporting hub of the city of Lyon. ... New city flag (Occitan cross) Traditional coat of arms Motto: (Occitan: For Toulouse, always more) Location Coordinates Time Zone CET (GMT +1) Administration Country Region Midi-Pyrénées Department Haute-Garonne (31) Intercommunality Community of Agglomeration of Greater Toulouse Mayor Jean-Luc Moudenc  (UMP) (since 2004) City Statistics Land... First international Scotland 0 - 0 England (Partick, Scotland; 30 November 1872) Biggest win Ireland 0 - 13 England (Belfast, Ireland; 18 February 1882) Biggest defeat Hungary 7 - 1 England (Budapest, Hungary; 23 May 1954) World Cup Appearances 12 (First in 1950) Best result Winners, 1966 European Championship Appearances 7 (First in... For other persons named Michael Owen, see Michael Owen (disambiguation). ... Edward Paul Sheringham MBE (born 2 April 1966 in Highams Park, London) is a veteran English professional footballer currently playing for Colchester United and the father of footballer Charlie Sheringham. ... Alan Shearer, OBE (born 13 August 1970 in Gosforth) is a retired professional English footballer who played as a striker for the England national team and Premiership clubs, Southampton, Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United. ... For other persons named Tony Adams, see Tony Adams (disambiguation). ... Ioan Viorel Moldovan (born July 8, 1972 in BistriÅ£a) is a Romanian football (soccer) forward, a key part of the Romanian national team in the 1990s. ... Coventry City Football Club, otherwise known as the Sky Blues due to the traditional colour of their strip (which itself is sky blue in honour of the sky blue cloth traditionally made in the city), are a football team based in Coventry, England. ... Dan Petrescu (born 22 December 1967 in Bucharest, Romania) is a former international football player, whose teams included Steaua BucureÅŸti, English Premiership club Chelsea and the Romanian national side. ... Chelsea Football Club (also known as The Blues or previously The Pensioners) are an English professional football club based in west London. ... Graeme Pierre Le Saux (born October 17, 1968 in Jersey) is a retired English footballer who played as a left back, though he was also skillful and pacy enough to move into midfield or even the left wing. ... A nutmeg (or tunnel or panna) is a technique used in football (soccer), in which a player plays the ball through an opponents legs. ... For the DJ, see Dave Seaman. ...

Having already qualified, Romania bizarrely decided to bleach their hair before their last match against Tunisia. Despite England v Colombia being the more decisive game, the Stade de France in Paris was an 80,000 sell out and the crowd were nearly rewarded with a shock as Skander Souayeh scored an early penalty to give the north Africans the lead. Romania needed a point to win the group and, crucially, avoid Argentina in Round 2, and got it when Moldovan volleyed a late equalizer. It did them little good, however, as in the Round of 16 match at Bordeaux against the Croatian team, Davor Šuker scored a twice-taken penalty in a poor match and Romania were out. First international Scotland 0 - 0 England (Partick, Scotland; 30 November 1872) Biggest win Ireland 0 - 13 England (Belfast, Ireland; 18 February 1882) Biggest defeat Hungary 7 - 1 England (Budapest, Hungary; 23 May 1954) World Cup Appearances 12 (First in 1950) Best result Winners, 1966 European Championship Appearances 7 (First in... The Stade de France is a stadium in Saint-Denis, France in the inner suburbs of Paris. ... This article is about the capital of France. ... For other uses, see Bordeaux (disambiguation). ... First International Croatia 4 - 0 U.S.A. (Zagreb, Croatia; 17 October 1990) Largest win Croatia 7 - 0 Australia (Zagreb, Croatia; 6 June 1998) Worst defeat Slovakia 4 - 1 Croatia (Bratislava, Slovakia; 20 April 1994) Portugal 3 - 0 Croatia (Nottingham, England; 19 June 1996) France 3 - 0 Croatia (Saint-Denis... Davor Å uker, (born January 1, 1968 in Osijek, Croatia to parents from Livno, Croatian part of Bosnia-Herzegovina) is a former Croatian footballer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest strikers in the 1990s. ...

Euro 2000

Romania were not expected to progress through a group containing Portugal, England and Germany. Hagi's powers were waning, Dumitrescu and Rǎducioiu were no longer on the scene and hopes were pinned on young Internazionale forward Adrian Mutu. Romania started brightly against the Germans in Liège, with Moldovan scoring from close range. A long-range Mehmet Scholl equalizer meant they had to be content with a point and their position looked shaky after Costinha headed a last minute winner for Portugal in their second match. First international Scotland 0 - 0 England (Partick, Scotland; 30 November 1872) Biggest win Ireland 0 - 13 England (Belfast, Ireland; 18 February 1882) Biggest defeat Hungary 7 - 1 England (Budapest, Hungary; 23 May 1954) World Cup Appearances 12 (First in 1950) Best result Winners, 1966 European Championship Appearances 7 (First in... Internazionale Milano Football Club is an Italian football club based in Milan, which plays in the Serie A (first division). ... Adrian Mutu (born January 8, 1979 in CălineÅŸti, ArgeÅŸ County) is a Romanian striker and vice-captain of the Romanian national team, he is currently at Fiorentina. ... Liege or Liège has several meanings: A liege is the person or entity to which one has pledged allegiance. ... Mehmet Scholl (born Mehmet Yüksel on October 16, 1970) is a German football (soccer) player. ... Francisco José Rodrigues da Costa, OIH, better known as Costinha (pron. ...

Emerich Jenei, back as coach, threw caution to the wind in the last match in Charleroi against England, a match which Romania had to win. Defender Cristian Chivu's cross went in off the post in the 22nd minute but, despite Romania dominating, England led at half-time through an Alan Shearer penalty and a late Michael Owen goal after he rounded Bogdan Stelea to score a tap-in, both in the last five minutes of the half. Romania attacked after the break and were quickly rewarded; Dorinel Munteanu punishing a poor punch from Nigel Martyn, a late replacement for the injured Seaman to equalize three minutes after the re-start. England cracked under the pressure. Unable to retain possession or pose an attacking threat, they fell deep and late on Phil Neville, playing out of position at left-back, conceded a penalty scored by Ioan Ganea in the 89th minute. Emerich Jenei (or Emerich Ienei) (born March 22, 1937 in Agriş, near Arad, Romania) is a former Romanian football player and coach, now enjoying his retirement after a long and successful career. ... Charleroi (Walloon: Tchålerwè) is the first city and municipality of Wallonia in population. ... First international Scotland 0 - 0 England (Partick, Scotland; 30 November 1872) Biggest win Ireland 0 - 13 England (Belfast, Ireland; 18 February 1882) Biggest defeat Hungary 7 - 1 England (Budapest, Hungary; 23 May 1954) World Cup Appearances 12 (First in 1950) Best result Winners, 1966 European Championship Appearances 7 (First in... Cristian Eugen Chivu (IPA: []) (born October 26, 1980 in Reşiţa, Romania) is a Romanian footballer. ... Alan Shearer, OBE (born 13 August 1970 in Gosforth) is a retired professional English footballer who played as a striker for the England national team and Premiership clubs, Southampton, Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United. ... For other persons named Michael Owen, see Michael Owen (disambiguation). ... Bogdan Gheorghe Stelea (born 5 December 1967) is a Romanian football goalkeeper. ... Dorinel Munteanu, (born June 25, 1968 in Grădinari), is a former Romanian football midfielder, currently coaching FC Vaslui. ... Anthony Nigel Martyn (born August 11, 1966 in St Austell, Cornwall) is a former English football goalkeeper who has played more than 500 competitive matches in English football. ... For the DJ, see Dave Seaman. ... First international Scotland 0 - 0 England (Partick, Scotland; 30 November 1872) Biggest win Ireland 0 - 13 England (Belfast, Ireland; 18 February 1882) Biggest defeat Hungary 7 - 1 England (Budapest, Hungary; 23 May 1954) World Cup Appearances 12 (First in 1950) Best result Winners, 1966 European Championship Appearances 7 (First in... Philip John Phil Neville (born January 21, 1977 in Bury, Greater Manchester) is an English footballer, who plays for Everton. ... Ioan Viorel Ganea, often shortened to Ionel Ganea (born 10 August 1973) is a Romanian football striker. ...

Romania's relief was tempered by tough opposition in the last eight, and Italy, who would end up seconds from being crowned European champions in an agonizing final, comfortably saw them off 2-0 in Brussels. Francesco Totti and Filippo Inzaghi scoring towards the end of the first half. In the 35th minute Hagi, in his final international tournament, hit the woodwork with goalkeeper Francesco Toldo stranded off his line and, after the break, was magnanimously sent off for diving. Romania's tournament was over and Jenei left his job as coach again. This article is about the settlement itself. ... Francesco Totti, Cavaliere Ufficiale OMRI,[1][2] (born 27 September 1976 in Rome) is an Italian World Cup-winning footballer. ... Inzaghi redirects here. ... Francesco Toldo (born December 2, 1971 in Padua) is an Italian football goalkeeper, who currently plays for Inter. ... Emerich Jenei (or Emerich Ienei) (born March 22, 1937 in AgriÅŸ, near Arad, Romania) is a former Romanian football player and coach, now enjoying his retirement after a long and successful career. ...

Recent years

2000s - Near Misses

Romania failed to qualify for the next three major tournaments. They drew Slovenia, who had been surprise qualifiers for Euro 2000 in a playoff for a place in the 2002 World Cup in South Korea and Japan. A narrow 2-1 deficit - having led through a Marius Niculae goal - after the first leg in Ljubljana was not irretrievable. With fans' hero Gheorghe Hagi now coaching the side they were confident of getting the win they needed in Bucharest against the Balkan upstarts, but Slovenia took the lead before the hour through Mladen Rudonja. Right wing-back Cosmin Contra quickly equalized but Romania could not find the goal they needed to force extra time and Slovenia, with maverick manager Srečko Katanec, were in a major tournament again. The 2000 UEFA European Championship, or Euro 2000, was the 11th edition of the UEFA European Championship, a competition between the national football teams of Europe held every four years and organised by UEFA, footballs governing body in Europe. ... 2002 World Cup redirects here. ... Marius Constantin Niculae (born May 16, 1981 in Bucharest, Romania) is a Romanian football (soccer) player with Inverness Caledonian Thistle. ... Location in Slovenia Coordinates: , Country Founded AD 15 (as Colonia Iulia Aemona) Government  - Mayor and governor Zoran Janković (Lista Zorana Jankovića) Area  - Total 275. ... Gheorghe Hagi , (born February 5, 1965 in Săcele, ConstanÅ£a), is a Romanian former football player of Aromanian descent. ... Nickname: Motto: Patria si Dreptul Meu (My Country and My Right) Location of Bucharest within Romania (in red) Coordinates: , Country County Founded 1459 (first official record) Government  - Mayor Adriean Videanu Area  - City 228 km² (88 sq mi)  - Metro 238 km² (91. ... ... Mladen Rudonja (born July 26, 1971 in Koper) is a former Slovenian footballer who has represented his country at two major tournaments - (Euro 2000 and the 2002 World Cup). ... Cosmin Contra (born December 15, 1975 in TimiÅŸoara) is a Romanian football player, who currently plays for Getafe CF. He usually plays on the right wing. ... Srečko Katanec ( ; born July 16, 1963 in Ljubljana) was a Slovenian and Yugoslavian football player and is the current coach of the Republic of Macedonia national football team. ...

Romania were confident of qualifying for Euro 2004 in Portugal, drawn in Group 2 with seeds Denmark, Norway, Bosnia-Herzegovina and minnows Luxembourg. Despite a good start - a 3-0 win away to Bosnia in Sarajevo, Romania stuttered. Steffen Iversen's late goal gave Norway a surprise win in Bucharest and they were stunned at home by the Danes, 5-2, with Thomas Gravesen scoring a spectacular goal from around fifty yards out, despite leading twice. They recovered slightly, completing a double over the Bosnians and getting a point in Oslo, but conceded a cutting injury time equalizer in Denmark to draw 2-2. It was decisive, as they now required Norway to fail to win at home to Luxembourg to stand any realistic chance of qualifying. Eventually, the Danes got a point in Bosnia to scrape through a tight group, with Norway going to a play-off with Spain. Euro 2004 Logo The 2004 UEFA European Football Championship, commonly called EURO 2004, was held in Portugal between 12 June and 4 July 2004. ... First International Albania 2 - 0 Bosnia and Herzegovina (Tirana, Albania; November 30, 1995) Largest win Bosnia and Herzegovina 5 - 0 Liechtenstein (Zenica, B&H; October 7, Argentina 5 - 0 Bosnia and Herzegovina (La Plata, Argentina; May 14, 1998) World Cup Appearances none (First in -) Best result - European Championship Appearances none... First International Albania 2 - 0 Bosnia and Herzegovina (Tirana, Albania; November 30, 1995) Largest win Bosnia and Herzegovina 5 - 0 Liechtenstein (Zenica, B&H; October 7, Argentina 5 - 0 Bosnia and Herzegovina (La Plata, Argentina; May 14, 1998) World Cup Appearances none (First in -) Best result - European Championship Appearances none... Map of Bosnia and Herzegovina (Sarajevo) Coordinates: , Country Entity Canton Sarajevo Canton Government  - Mayor Semiha Borovac (SDA) Area [1]  - City 141. ... Steffen Iversen (born November 10, 1976 in Oslo) is a Norwegian football player currently playing for Rosenborg. ... Nickname: Motto: Patria si Dreptul Meu (My Country and My Right) Location of Bucharest within Romania (in red) Coordinates: , Country County Founded 1459 (first official record) Government  - Mayor Adriean Videanu Area  - City 228 km² (88 sq mi)  - Metro 238 km² (91. ... Thomas Gravesen (born March 11, 1976) is a Danish professional football player who plays as a midfielder for Everton on loan from Celtic. ... This article is about the capital of Norway. ...

Romania were put in a massive group for the qualifying tournament for the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany. Holland and Czech Republic were favourite to qualify, then ranked first and second in Europe. Early wins over Finland and Macedonia were unconvincing, and they were some way behind the two leaders by the time they earned a good 2-0 home win over the Czechs. They finished third behind the Dutch and the Czechs and missed out on another major tournament. 2006 World Cup redirects here. ... First international Belgium 1 - 4 Netherlands (Antwerp, Belgium; 30 April 1905) Biggest win Netherlands 9 - 0 Finland (Solna, Sweden; 4 July 1912) Netherlands 9 - 0 Norway (Rotterdam, Netherlands; 1 November 1972) Biggest defeat England Amateur 12 - 2 Netherlands (Darlington, England; 21 December 1907) World Cup Appearances 8 (First in 1934... First International Slovenia 1 - 4 Macedonia (Kranj, Slovenia; October 13, 1993) Largest win Liechtenstein 1- 11 Macedonia (Vaduz, Liechtenstein; September 9, 1996) Worst defeat Macedonia 0 - 5 Belgium (Skopje, Macedonia; June 7, 1995) World Cup Appearances none (First in -) Best result - European Championship Appearances none (First in -) Best result - The...

Romania were drawn in a group with group favourites Holland and tough opponents Bulgaria for the Euro 2008 Qualifying. First international Belgium 1 - 4 Netherlands (Antwerp, Belgium; 30 April 1905) Biggest win Netherlands 9 - 0 Finland (Solna, Sweden; 4 July 1912) Netherlands 9 - 0 Norway (Rotterdam, Netherlands; 1 November 1972) Biggest defeat England Amateur 12 - 2 Netherlands (Darlington, England; 21 December 1907) World Cup Appearances 8 (First in 1934... The 2008 European Football Championship (EURO 2008) will take place in Austria and Switzerland. ...

However on the 17 October 2007, Romania became the fourth team to qualify for the Euro 2008. This the team's first big championships since Euro 2000, 8 years before. is the 290th day of the year (291st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... The 2000 UEFA European Championship, or Euro 2000, was the 11th edition of the UEFA European Championship, a competition between the national football teams of Europe held every four years and organised by UEFA, footballs governing body in Europe. ...

World Cup record

• 1930 to 1938 - Round 1
• 1950 - Did not enter
• 1954 to 1958 - Did not qualify
• 1962 - Withdrew
• 1966 - Did not qualify
• 1970 - Round 1
• 1974 to 1986 - Did not qualify
• 1990 - Round 2
• 1994 - Quarterfinals
• 1998 - Round 2
• 2002 to 2006- Did not qualify

The first Football World Cup was staged in 1930. ... The 1938 Football World Cup was played in France, the second tournament in a row to be played in Europe. ... The 1950 Football World Cup was the only World Cup ever held which was not decided by a knockout final (although the last match of the tournament did end up determining the overall winner, and this match, also known as Maracanazo, is usually referred to as if it had been... The 1954 Football World Cup was held in Switzerland. ... The 1958 Football World Cup remained in Europe,In Bern, Switzerland in June 1954 in its congress with 32 votes FIFA gives the right to hold the event to Sweden. ... In 1962 the Football World Cup returned to the continent of South America. ... 1966 was a year of triumph for the host nation, England, which won in a controversial final beating West Germany 4-2. ... The 1970 Football World Cup was held in Mexico, from May 31 to June 21. ... The 1974 Football World Cup was held in West Germany. ... The 1986 Football World Cup was held in Mexico from May 31 to June 29. ... The 1990 Football World Cup was designated by FIFA in 1984 to be held in Italy, making it the second country to host the event two times. ... The 1994 Football World Cup held in the USA was won by Brazil who beat Italy 3-2 on penalty kicks after the game and extra time ended 0-0. ... The 1998 Football World Cup was held in France by the FIFA decision in July 1992. ... The 2002 Football World Cup (Official name: 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan) was held in South Korea and Japan from May 31 to June 30. ... The 2006 FIFA World Cup (officially titled 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany, sometimes referred to as the Football World Cup) finals are scheduled to take place in Germany between 9 June and 9 July 2006. ...

European Championship record

• 1960 to 1980 - Did not qualify
• 1984 - Round 1
• 1988 to 1992 - Did not qualify
• 1996 - Round 1
• 2000 - Quarterfinals
• 2004 - Did not qualify
• 2008 - Qualified

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Stadium

Main article: Lia Manoliu Stadium

Lia Manoliu, Romania's national football stadium

The Lia Manoliu Stadium (Stadionul Lia Manoliu in Romanian) was a multi-use stadium in Bucharest, Romania. It was used mostly by the Romania national football team. Left|The Lia Manoliu Stadium, Bucharest The Lia Manoliu Stadium (Stadionul Lia Manoliu in Romanian) is a multi-use stadium in Bucharest, Romania. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2048x1536, 773 KB) Summary Description: The National Stadium in Bucharest, taken at a football match between Dinamo Bucharest and Manchester United on 11 August 2004. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2048x1536, 773 KB) Summary Description: The National Stadium in Bucharest, taken at a football match between Dinamo Bucharest and Manchester United on 11 August 2004. ... This article is about the building type. ... Nickname: Motto: Patria si Dreptul Meu (My Country and My Right) Location of Bucharest within Romania (in red) Coordinates: , Country County Founded 1459 (first official record) Government  - Mayor Adriean Videanu Area  - City 228 km² (88 sq mi)  - Metro 238 km² (91. ...

The stadium held 60,120. It was built in 1953, for the 4th World Festival of Youth and Students. It was first known as Stadionul 23 August, and later on as Stadionul Naţional (National Stadium). It is now named after Lia Manoliu, a discus thrower who competed at a record six Summer Olympics, winning three medals. The Fourth World Festival of Youth and Students (WFYS) was held in 1953, in Bucharest, the capital of Romania. ... A national stadium is a stadium that typically serves as the primary or exclusive home for one or more of a countrys national representative sports teams. ... Lia Manoliu (April 25, 1932 – ) was a Romanian table discus thrower, born in Chisnau, Romania. ... Discus redirects here. ... The Summer Olympic Games are an international multi-sport event held every four years, organised by the International Olympic Committee. ...

In October 2005, it was decided to rebuild the stadium completely; however, initially no funding was found, so some repairs proceeded in lieu of rebuilding. Later, funds became available and the rebuilding is expected to begin in November 2007. The plan calls for completion of a new five-star arena by April 2010, with further plans to host the 2011 UEFA Cup final. The last football match played was a 6-1 win against Albania on November 21, 2007. After the match, a few seats were removed from the stadium, as a symbolic start of the rebuilding operations. The old stadium will be demolished to make room for a new one. For other uses, see October (disambiguation). ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see November (disambiguation). ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... This article or section needs additional references or sources to improve its verifiability. ... 2010 (MMX) will be a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The UEFA Cup (also known as European Cup 3, CE3 or C3) is a football competition for European club teams, organized by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). ... is the 325th day of the year (326th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ...

2010 FIFA World Cup qualification

Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts  France 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  Romania 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  Serbia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  Lithuania 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  Austria 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  Faroe Islands 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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Current squad

Provisional squad for UEFA Euro 2008

The following players were named in the provisional squad for UEFA Euro 2008. Out of the following 26 players, 23 will form the final squad. The 2008 UEFA European Football Championship, commonly referred to as Euro 2008, will take place in Austria and Switzerland, from 7 to 29 June 2008. ...

Caps and goals correct as of 24 May 2008. As of May 24 midfielder Ovidiu Petre will not available for UEFA Euro 2008 because of a volleyball injury,and goalkeeper Danut Coman will not be available because of an injury during training. Ciprian Deac was also dropped from the provisional team on May 22, 2008. is the 144th day of the year (145th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 144th day of the year (145th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Ovidiu Petre (born March 22, 1982 in Bucharest) is a Romanian football player who currently plays for FCU Politehnica Timisoara. ... The 2008 UEFA European Football Championship, commonly referred to as Euro 2008, will take place in Austria and Switzerland, from 7 to 29 June 2008. ... Ciprian Deac (born February 16, 1986) is a Romanian footballer currently under contract for CFR 1907 Cluj. ... is the 142nd day of the year (143rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ...

No. Pos. Player DoB (Age) Caps Goals Club 1 GK Bogdan Lobonţ January 18, 1978 (1978-01-18) (age 30) 62 0 F.C. Dinamo Bucureşti 12 GK Marius Popa July 31, 1978 (1978-07-31) (age 29) 1 0 Politehnica 1921 Ştiinţa Timişoara 23 GK Eduard Stăncioiu March 3, 1981 (1981-03-03) (age 27) 0 0 CFR Cluj 14 DF Cristian Săpunaru April 5, 1984 (1984-04-05) (age 24) 0 0 FC Rapid Bucureşti 2 DF Cosmin Contra December 15, 1975 (1975-12-15) (age 32) 62 7 Getafe CF 15 DF Dorin Goian December 12, 1981 (1981-12-12) (age 26) 19 3 FC Steaua Bucureşti 19 DF Sorin Ghionea May 11, 1979 (1979-05-11) (age 29) 9 0 FC Steaua Bucureşti 17 DF Cosmin Moţi December 3, 1984 (1984-12-03) (age 23) 1 0 F.C. Dinamo Bucureşti 4 DF Gabriel Tamaş November 9, 1984 (1984-11-09) (age 23) 31 2 AJ Auxerre 22 DF Ştefan Radu October 22, 1986 (1986-10-22) (age 21) 7 0 S.S. Lazio 3 DF Răzvan Raţ May 26, 1981 (1981-05-26) (age 26) 47 1 FC Shakhtar Donetsk 16 MF Bănel Nicoliţă January 7, 1985 (1985-01-07) (age 23) 19 1 FC Steaua Bucureşti 7 MF Florentin Petre January 15, 1976 (1976-01-15) (age 32) 49 5 PFC CSKA Sofia 8 MF Paul Codrea April 4, 1981 (1981-04-04) (age 27) 31 1 A.C. Siena 11 MF Răzvan Cociş February 19, 1983 (1983-02-19) (age 25) 20 1 FC Lokomotiv Moscow 5 MF Cristian Chivu October 26, 1980 (1980-10-26) (age 27) 58 3 F.C. Internazionale Milano 6 MF Mirel Rădoi March 22, 1981 (1981-03-22) (age 27) 42 1 FC Steaua Bucureşti 20 MF Nicolae Dică May 9, 1980 (1980-05-09) (age 28) 24 6 FC Steaua Bucureşti MF Ciprian Deac February 16, 1986 (1986-02-16) (age 22) 0 0 CFR Cluj MF Adrian Cristea November 30, 1983 (1983-11-30) (age 24) 5 0 F.C. Dinamo Bucureşti 10 FW Adrian Mutu January 8, 1979 (1979-01-08) (age 29) 60 27 ACF Fiorentina 9 FW Ciprian Marica October 2, 1985 (1985-10-02) (age 22) 23 8 VfB Stuttgart 21 FW Daniel Niculae October 6, 1982 (1982-10-06) (age 25) 21 5 AJ Auxerre 18 FW Marius Niculae May 16, 1981 (1981-05-16) (age 27) 29 13 Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C. 13 FW Florin Bratu January 2, 1980 (1980-01-02) (age 28) 10 2 F.C. Dinamo Bucureşti

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Coaching staff

Head Coach	Victor Piţurcă
Assistant Coaches	Ştefan Iovan
	Gabriel Boldici
	Dan Apolzan
Fitness Coach	Marian Lupu
Team Doctor	Pompiliu Popescu
Masseurs	Roger Popovici
	Victor Hexan
	Ionel Buduga

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Recent call ups

The following players have been called up for the national team since August 2007.

Brackets in front of or above the club show the most recent call up.

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No. Pos. Player DoB (Age) Caps Goals Club DF George Ogăraru February 3, 1980 (1980-02-03) (age 28) 7 0 AFC Ajax (v. Russia, 26 March 2008) MF Marian Aliuţă February 4, 1978 (1978-02-04) (age 30) 4 0 Politehnica 1921 Ştiinţa Timişoara DF László Sepsi June 7, 1986 (1986-06-07) (age 21) 1 0 S.L. Benfica GK Răzvan Stanca January 18, 1980 (1980-01-18) (age 28) 1 0 Dacia Mioveni FW Ionuţ Mazilu February 9, 1982 (1982-02-09) (age 26) 10 2 FC Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk (v. Israel, 8 February 2008) FW Gheorghe Bucur April 8, 1980 (1980-04-08) (age 28) 8 2 Politehnica 1921 Ştiinţa Timişoara DF Mihai Neşu February 19, 1983 (1983-02-19) (age 25) 4 0 FC Steaua Bucureşti DF Petre Marin September 8, 1973 (1973-09-08) (age 34) 9 0 FC Steaua Bucureşti (v. Bulgaria and Albania, 1721 November 2007) MF Eugen Trică August 5, 1976 (1976-08-05) (age 31) 4 0 CFR Cluj DF Marius Constantin October 25, 1984 (1984-10-25) (age 23) 3 0 FC Rapid Bucureşti MF Andrei Mărgăritescu January 1, 1980 (1980-01-01) (age 28) 3 0 F.C. Dinamo Bucureşti MF Sorin Paraschiv June 17, 1981 (1981-06-17) (age 26) 4 0 FC Steaua Bucureşti (v. Luxembourg and Netherlands, 1317 October 2007) MF Dorinel Munteanu June 25, 1968 (1968-06-25) (age 39) 134 16 Free Agent (v. Belarus and Germany, 812 September 2007) FW Sergiu Radu August 10, 1977 (1977-08-10) (age 30) 1 0 VfB Stuttgart DF Dan Matei June 25, 1981 (1981-06-25) (age 26) 0 0 Gloria Bistriţa FW Claudiu Niculescu June 23, 1976 (1976-06-23) (age 31) 10 0 MSV Duisburg (v. Turkey, 22 August 2007) MF Costin Lazăr April 24, 1981 (1981-04-24) (age 27) 3 0 FC Rapid Bucureşti

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Famous players

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Image File history File links Question_book-3. ... Ioan Andone (born 15 March 1960) is a Romanian football coach and former player. ... Alexandru Apolzan (born February 6, 1927 in Sibiu - died December 23, 1982) was a Romanian football player, who played mainly for CCA Bucharest and also for Romania. ... Iuliu Baratky Iuliu Baratky was a Romanian football player. ... Silviu Bindea (born October 24, 1912) was a Romanian football player. ... Ilie Balaci (born 13 September 1956) is a retired Romanian football midfielder. ... Miodrag Belodedici (born May 20, 1964 in Socol, Romania) is a former Romanian football (soccer) defender. ... The native form of this personal name is Bölöni László. This article uses the Western name order. ... Rodion Gorun Cămătaru (born 22 June 1958) is a retired Romanian football striker. ... Cristian Eugen Chivu (IPA: []) (born October 26, 1980 in Reşiţa, Romania) is a Romanian footballer. ... Liviu Ciobotariu (born 26 March 1971) is a Romanian football defender. ... Cosmin Contra (born December 15, 1975 in Timişoara) is a Romanian football player, who currently plays for Getafe CF. He usually plays on the right wing. ... Ştefan Dobay (born September 26, 1909 – died July 4, 1994) was a Romanian footballer. ... Nicolae Dobrin, nicknamed Gâscanul, the Goose (born 26 August 1947) is a Romanian football player and one of the best Romanian players of the 1960s and 1970s. ... Cornel Dinu (born 2 August 1948) is a retired Romanian football defender. ... Florea Dumitrache (born 22 May 1948) is a retired Romanian football striker. ... Ion Liţă Dumitru (born January 2, 1950 in Bucureşti, Romania)is a former romanian footballer, playing as a central midfielder. ... Ilie Dumitrescu is a Romanian football player who became famous when he played for Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League. ... Emerich Dembrovschi was a romanian football player, playing as a striker. ... Ionel Viorel Ganea, often shortened to Vio Ganea (born 10 August 1973) is a Romanian football striker with FCU Politehnica Timişoara. ... Gheorghe Hagi , (born February 5, 1965 in Săcele, Constanţa), is a Romanian former football player of Aromanian descent. ... Adrian Ilie (born April 20, 1974 in Craiova) is a former Romanian football (soccer) forward and currently a businessman with interests in tourism and football. ... Sabin Ilie (born May 11, 1975 in Craiova) is a Romanian football (soccer) striker. ... Anghel Iordănescu (born May 4, 1950 in Iaşi) is an ex-football player, currently a football manager. ... Michael Klein (10 October 1959 in Amnaş - 2 February 1993 in Krefeld) was a Romanian footballer who played as a left back. ... Ioan Viorel Moldovan (born July 8, 1972 in Bistriţa) is a Romanian football (soccer) forward, a key part of the Romanian national team in the 1990s. ... Marius Mihai Lăcătuş (born April 5, 1964 in Braşov) is Romanian football player and current coach of UT Arad. ... Bogdan Lobont (born January 18, 1978, in Hunedoara, Romania) is a goalkeeper for Ajax Amsterdam and the Romanian national team. ... Mircea Lucescu (born July 29, 1945, in Bucharest) is a former Romanian football player and one of the most successful Romanian football managers. ... Ioan Angelo Lupescu (born 9 December 1968 in Bucharest) is a Romanian footballer who played as a midfielder. ... Silviu Lung (born 9 September 1956) is a retired Romanian football goalkeeper. ... Dorin Mateuţ (born 5 August 1965) is a retired Romanian football midfielder. ... Dorinel Munteanu, (born June 25, 1968 in Grădinari), is a former Romanian football midfielder, currently coaching FC Vaslui. ... Adrian Mutu (born January 8, 1979 in Călineşti, Argeş County) is a Romanian striker and vice-captain of the Romanian national team, he is currently at Fiorentina. ... Marius Constantin Niculae (born May 16, 1981 in Bucharest, Romania) is a Romanian football (soccer) player with Inverness Caledonian Thistle. ... Titus Ozon (May 13, 1927 — November 24, 1996) was a Romanian soccer player. ... Dan Petrescu (born 22 December 1967 in Bucharest, Romania) is a former international football player, whose teams included Steaua Bucureşti, English Premiership club Chelsea and the Romanian national side. ... Gabriel Popescu (born December 25, 1973) is a Romanian footballer. ... Gheorghe (Gică) Popescu (born December 9, 1967 in Calafat) is a former Romanian footballer who played as a defender, and was a key part of the Romanian national team in the 1990s. ... Mirel Matei Rădoi, (born March 22, 1981 in Drobeta Turnu-Severin), is a Romanian football Midfielder, who can also play as center back and rightback. ... Iosif Petschovsky, (born July 2, 1921 - died October 6, 1968), was a Romanian football player, one of the best Romania ever produced. ... Daniel Claudiu Prodan (born 23 March 1972) is a retired Romanian football defender. ... Florin Prunea (born 8 August 1968) is a Romanian football goalkeeper. ... Marcel Răducanu (born October 21, 1954 in Bucharest, Romania) is a former football player, who played for Steaua Bucharest, Borussia Dortmund, FC Zürich and Romania. ... Necula Răducanu (born 10 May 1946) is a retired Romanian football goalkeeper. ... Florin Răducioiu (born March 17, 1970 in Bucharest) is a former Romanian football striker, who played for Dinamo Bucureşti, A.C. Milan, Brescia Calcio, West Ham United, RCD Espanyol, VfB Stuttgart and A.S. Monaco. ... Mircea Rednic (born 9 April 1962) is a retired Romanian football defender and coach. ... Name: Ioan Ovidiu SABĂU Date of birth: 12. ... Tibor Selymes (born 14 May 1970) is a retired Romanian football midfielder. ... Bogdan Gheorghe Stelea (born 5 December 1967) is a Romanian football goalkeeper. ... Costică Ştefănescu (born March 26, 1951 in Bucuresti) is a Romania football player and coach. ... Ovidiu Stîngă (born 5 December 1972) is a retired Romanian football player. ... Alin Stoica (December 10, 1979 in Bucharest) is a Romanian football player currently playing for FCU Politehnica Timisoara. ... Tudorel Stoica (born 7 September 1954) is a retired Romanian football midfielder. ... Nicolae Ungureanu (born 11 October 1956) is a retired Romanian football defender. ... Ion Vlădoiu, (born November 5, 1968), is a retired Romanian football player one of the very few who played for the biggest teams of Romania - Steaua Bucharest, Rapid Bucharest, Dinamo Bucharest and Universitatea Craiova Vlădoiu enjoyed a long and prolific career between 1987 and 2004 playing for: FC...

Most capped players

As of February 12, 2007, the ten players with the most caps for Romania are: is the 43rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ...

Dorinel Munteanu, (born June 25, 1968 in Grădinari), is a former Romanian football midfielder, currently coaching FC Vaslui. ... Gheorghe Hagi , (born February 5, 1965 in Săcele, Constanţa), is a Romanian former football player of Aromanian descent. ... Gheorghe (Gică) Popescu (born December 9, 1967 in Calafat) is a former Romanian footballer who played as a defender, and was a key part of the Romanian national team in the 1990s. ... László or Ladislau Bölöni (born March 11, 1953 in Târgu Mureş is a Romanian football player of Hungarian ethnicity who also coached the Romania national football team. ... Dan Petrescu (born 22 December 1967 in Bucharest, Romania) is a former international football player, whose teams included Steaua Bucureşti, English Premiership club Chelsea and the Romanian national side. ... Bogdan Gheorghe Stelea (born 5 December 1967) is a Romanian football goalkeeper. ... Michael Klein (10 October 1959 in Amnaş - 2 February 1993 in Krefeld) was a Romanian footballer who played as a left back. ... Marius Mihai Lăcătuş (born April 5, 1964 in Braşov) is Romanian football player and current coach of UT Arad. ... Mircea Rednic (born 9 April 1962) is a retired Romanian football defender and coach. ... Silviu Lung (born 9 September 1956) is a retired Romanian football goalkeeper. ...

Top goalscorers

As of June 2, 2007, the ten players with the most goals for Romania are: is the 153rd day of the year (154th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ...

• (*) - still active

Gheorghe Hagi , (born February 5, 1965 in Săcele, Constanţa), is a Romanian former football player of Aromanian descent. ... Adrian Mutu (born January 8, 1979 in Călineşti, Argeş County) is a Romanian striker and vice-captain of the Romanian national team, he is currently at Fiorentina. ... Anghel Iordănescu (born May 4, 1950 in Iaşi) is an ex-football player, currently a football manager. ... Ioan Viorel Moldovan (born July 8, 1972 in Bistriţa) is a Romanian football (soccer) forward, a key part of the Romanian national team in the 1990s. ... László or Ladislau Bölöni (born March 11, 1953 in Târgu Mureş is a Romanian football player of Hungarian ethnicity who also coached the Romania national football team. ... Rodion Gorun Cămătaru (born 22 June 1958) is a retired Romanian football striker. ... Category: ... Florin Răducioiu (born March 17, 1970 in Bucharest) is a former Romanian football striker, who played for Dinamo Bucureşti, A.C. Milan, Brescia Calcio, West Ham United, RCD Espanyol, VfB Stuttgart and A.S. Monaco. ... Ştefan Dobay (born September 26, 1909 – died July 4, 1994) was a Romanian footballer. ...

Past managers

• The Austrian Josef Uridil is the only foreign manager who coached Romania

Costel Rădulescu was a soccerphile from Romania who rose to prominence in the 1920s and 1930s. ... Costel Rădulescu was a soccerphile from Romania who rose to prominence in the 1920s and 1930s. ... Costel Rădulescu was a soccerphile from Romania who rose to prominence in the 1920s and 1930s. ... Coloman Braun-Bogdan (born October 13, 1905 in Arad, Arad County, Romania - died March 15, 1983) was a former football midfielder and football manager. ... Colea Vâlcov is a Romanian retired footballer and manager. ... Francisc Ronnay is a Romanian retired footballer and manager. ... Colea Vâlcov is a Romanian retired footballer and manager. ... Iuliu Baratky Iuliu Baratky was a Romanian football player. ... Colea Vâlcov is a Romanian retired footballer and manager. ... Gheorghe Popescu(born August 8, 1919 in Bucharest, Romania) was a romanian football player and also a manager. ... Gheorghe Popescu(born August 8, 1919 in Bucharest, Romania) was a romanian football player and also a manager. ... Gheorghe Popescu(born August 8, 1919 in Bucharest, Romania) was a romanian football player and also a manager. ... Valentin Stănescu (1922-1994) is the manager to bring the champion title for the first time for Rapid Bucureşti. ... Valentin Stănescu (1922-1994) is the manager to bring the champion title for the first time for Rapid Bucureşti. ... Valentin Stănescu (1922-1994) is the manager to bring the champion title for the first time for Rapid Bucureşti. ... Valentin Stănescu (1922-1994) is the manager to bring the champion title for the first time for Rapid Bucureşti. ... Valentin Stănescu (1922-1994) is the manager to bring the champion title for the first time for Rapid Bucureşti. ... Gheorghe Ola Is a Romanian retired footballer and manager. ... Gheorghe Ola Is a Romanian retired footballer and manager. ... Gheorghe Ola Is a Romanian retired footballer and manager. ... Valentin Stănescu (1922-1994) is the manager to bring the champion title for the first time for Rapid Bucureşti. ... Stefan Kovacs (Hungarian: Kovács István, also known in Romanian as Stefan Covaci), (October 2, 1920 in Timişoara, Romania - May 12, 1995), is with 15 major titles one of the must successful association football coaches in the history of the game. ... Florin Halagian (born March 7, 1939 in Romania) is a former Romanian football player and manager. ... Constantin Cernăianu (born October 12, 1933 in Târgu Jiu) is a former Romanian football player and coach, now retired. ... Stefan Kovacs (Hungarian: Kovács István, also known in Romanian as Stefan Covaci), (October 2, 1920 in Timişoara, Romania - May 12, 1995), is with 15 major titles one of the must successful association football coaches in the history of the game. ... Valentin Stănescu (1922-1994) is the manager to bring the champion title for the first time for Rapid Bucureşti. ... Mircea Lucescu (born July 29, 1945, in Bucharest) is a former Romanian football player and one of the most successful Romanian football managers. ... Emerich Jenei (or Emerich Ienei) (born March 22, 1937 in Agriş, near Arad, Romania) is a former Romanian football player and coach, now enjoying his retirement after a long and successful career. ... Gheorghe Constantin (born 14 December 1932 in Bucureşti, Romania) is a romanian former football player. ... Cornel Dinu (born 2 August 1948) is a retired Romanian football defender. ... Anghel Iordănescu (born May 4, 1950 in Iaşi) is an ex-football player, currently a football manager. ... Victor Piţurcă (born May 8, 1956 in Orodel, Dolj county) Romania) is a former football (soccer) striker, a key member of the Steaua Bucureşti 1986 team that won the European Champions Cup and current coach of the Romanian national team. ... Emerich Jenei (or Emerich Ienei) (born March 22, 1937 in Agriş, near Arad, Romania) is a former Romanian football player and coach, now enjoying his retirement after a long and successful career. ... László or Ladislau Bölöni (born March 11, 1953 in Târgu Mureş is a Romanian football player of Hungarian ethnicity who also coached the Romania national football team. ... Gheorghe Hagi , (born February 5, 1965 in Săcele, Constanţa), is a Romanian former football player of Aromanian descent. ... Anghel Iordănescu (born May 4, 1950 in Iaşi) is an ex-football player, currently a football manager. ... Victor Piţurcă (born May 8, 1956 in Orodel, Dolj county) Romania) is a former football (soccer) striker, a key member of the Steaua Bucureşti 1986 team that won the European Champions Cup and current coach of the Romanian national team. ...

References

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See also

• Sport in Romania

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National football teams of Europe (UEFA) v • d • e
Albania | Andorra | Armenia | Austria | Azerbaijan | Belarus | Belgium | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Bulgaria | Croatia | Cyprus | Czech Republic | Denmark | England | Estonia | Faroe Islands | Finland | FYR Macedonia | France | Georgia | Germany | Greece | Hungary | Iceland | Republic of Ireland | Israel | Italy | Kazakhstan | Latvia | Liechtenstein | Lithuania | Luxembourg | Malta | Moldova | Montenegro | Netherlands | Northern Ireland | Norway | Poland | Portugal | Romania | Russia | San Marino | Scotland | Serbia | Slovakia | Slovenia | Spain | Sweden | Switzerland | Turkey | Ukraine | Wales  The 46 member Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is the governing body of football in Asia, excluding Cyprus and Israel but including Australia. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The 53 member CAF (Confederation of African Football) , (French : Confédération Africaine de Football) , (Arabic : الإتحاد الأفريقى لكرة القدم) represents international football in Africa, and organises the African Cup of Nations, CAF Confederation Cup and the African Champions League. ... CONCACAF (the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football) is the continent-wide governing body for football in North America, Central America and the Caribbean. ... The CONCACAF Gold Cup is the main international football competition of the CONCACAF nations. ... CONMEBOL or CSF (Confederación Sudamericana de Fútbol, South American Football Confederation) is the governing body of football in most of South America. ... ‹ The template below (Expand) is being considered for deletion. ... Oceania Football Confederation logo since 1998 The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) is one of the six continental confederations of international football. ... The OFC Nations Cup is the biennial football competition held among the Oceania Football Confederation member nations. ... The Union Européenne de Football Association or Union of European Football Associations in English, almost always referred to by the acronym UEFA (pronounced (you-AY-fuh) or (oo-Ay-fuh) or ), is the administrative and controlling body for European football. ... The UEFA European Football Championship is the main football competition of the mens national football teams governed by the UEFA. Held every four years since 1960, in the even-numbered year between World Cup tournaments, it was originally called the European Nations Cup, changing to the name European Football... The NF-Board (New Federation-Board), unofficially Non-FIFA-Board, is a football association established on 12 December 2003. ... The VIVA World Cup is an international football tournament organised by the New Federation Board, an umbrella association for nations unaffiliated to FIFA, planned to be held every two years. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1357x628, 19 KB) Summary This image is copy of World Map FIFA.png I added divisions in UK - England, Scotland & Wales. ... Soccer redirects here. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... The Union Européenne de Football Association or Union of European Football Associations in English, almost always referred to by the acronym UEFA (pronounced (you-AY-fuh) or (oo-Ay-fuh) or ), is the administrative and controlling body for European football. ... First international  Iran 1 - 3 Bosnia and Herzegovina (Tehran, Iran; June 6, 1993) Biggest win Bosnia and Herzegovina 5 - 0 Liechtenstein  (Zenica, B&H; October 7, 2001) Biggest defeat  Argentina 5 - 0 Bosnia and Herzegovina (La Plata, Argentina; May 14, 1998) The Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team is the... First international Hungary 2 - 1 Bohemia (Budapest, Hungary; 5 April 1903) Turkey 1 - 4 Czech Republic (Istanbul, Turkey; 23 February 1994) Biggest win Czech Republic 8 - 1 Andorra (Liberec, Czech Republic; 4 June 2005) Czech Republic 7 - 0 San Marino (Liberec, Czech Republic; 7 October 2006) Biggest defeat Bohemia 0... First international Scotland 0 - 0 England (Partick, Scotland; 30 November 1872) Biggest win Ireland 0 - 13 England (Belfast, Ireland; 18 February 1882) Biggest defeat Hungary 7 - 1 England (Budapest, Hungary; 23 May 1954) World Cup Appearances 12 (First in 1950) Best result Winners, 1966 European Championship Appearances 7 (First in... First international Iceland 1 - 0 Faroe Islands (Akranes, Iceland; August 24, 1988) Biggest win Faroe Islands 3 - 0 San Marino (Toftir, Faroe Islands; May 25, 1995) Biggest defeat Iceland 9 - 0 Faroe Islands (Keflavík, Iceland; July 10, 1985) The Faroe Islands national football team is the national football team... First international Montenegro 2 - 1 Hungary  (Podgorica, Montenegro; March 24, 2007) Biggest win Montenegro 2 - 1 Hungary (Podgorica, Montenegro; 24 March 2007)  Estonia 0 - 1 Montenegro (Tallinn, Estonia; 17 October 2007) Biggest defeat  Japan 2 - 0 Montenegro (Shizuoka, Japan; 1 June 2007) The Montenegro national football team represents Montenegro in... For the Irish FAs all-Ireland international team, see Ireland national football team (IFA). ... First international San Marino 0 - 4 Switzerland (Serravalle, San Marino; November 14, 1990) Biggest win San Marino 1 - 0 Liechtenstein (Serravalle, San Marino; April 28, 2004) Biggest defeat San Marino 0 - 13 Germany (Serravalle, San Marino; September 6, 2006) For the club that competes in Italys Serie C, see... First international Scotland 0–0 England  (Partick, Scotland; 30 November 1872) Biggest win Scotland 11–0 Ireland  (Glasgow, Scotland; 23 February 1901) Biggest defeat  Uruguay 7–0 Scotland (Basel, Switzerland; 19 June 1954) World Cup Appearances 8 (First in 1954) Best result Round 1, all European Championship Appearances 2 (First... First international Czech Republic 1 - 3 Serbia (Uherské HradiÅ¡tÄ›, Czech Republic; 16 August 2006) Biggest win Azerbaijan 1 - 6 Serbia (Baku, Azerbaijan; 17 October 2007) Biggest defeat Czechoslovakia 7 - 0 Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes (Antwerp, Belgium; 28 August 1920) Uruguay 7 - 0 Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and... First international  Scotland 4 - 0 Wales (Glasgow, Scotland; 26 March 1876) Biggest win Wales 11 - 0 Ireland  (Wrexham, Wales; 3 March 1888) Biggest defeat  Scotland 9 - 0 Wales (Glasgow, Scotland; 23 March 1878) World Cup Appearances 1 (First in 1958) Best result Quarter-finals, 1958 The Wales national football team...
1998 FIFA World Cup finalists v • d • e
Champions: France 1998 World Cup redirects here. ... Runners-up: Brazil Third Place: Croatia Fourth Place: Netherlands Quarter-finals: Argentina • Denmark • Germany • Italy Round of 16: Chile • England • Mexico • Nigeria • Norway • Paraguay • Romania • Yugoslavia First international Scotland 0 - 0 England (Partick, Scotland; 30 November 1872) Biggest win Ireland 0 - 13 England (Belfast, Ireland; 18 February 1882) Biggest defeat Hungary 7 - 1 England (Budapest, Hungary; 23 May 1954) World Cup Appearances 12 (First in 1950) Best result Winners, 1966 European Championship Appearances 7 (First in... First international Czechoslovakia 7 - 0 Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes (Antwerp, Belgium; 28 August 1920) Last International as SFR Yugoslavia[2] Netherlands 2 - 0 Yugoslavia (Amsterdam, Netherlands; 25 March 1992) Biggest win Yugoslavia 10 - 1 India (Helsinki, Finland; 15 July 1952) Yugoslavia 9 - 0 Zaire (Gelsenkirchen, Germany; 18 June... Group Stage: Austria • Belgium • Bulgaria • Cameroon • Colombia • Iran • Jamaica • Japan • Korea Republic • Morocco • Scotland • Saudi Arabia • South Africa • Spain • Tunisia • USA First international Scotland 0–0 England  (Partick, Scotland; 30 November 1872) Biggest win Scotland 11–0 Ireland  (Glasgow, Scotland; 23 February 1901) Biggest defeat  Uruguay 7–0 Scotland (Basel, Switzerland; 19 June 1954) World Cup Appearances 8 (First in 1954) Best result Round 1, all European Championship Appearances 2 (First... First International Unofficial: USA 0 - 1 Canada (Newark, USA; November 28, 1885) Official: Sweden 2 - 3 USA (Stockholm, Sweden; August 20, 1916) Largest win USA 8 - 1 Cayman Islands (Mission Viejo, USA; November 14, 1993) USA 7 - 0 El Salvador (Los Angeles, USA; December 5, 1993) USA 7 - 0 Barbados...
UEFA Euro 2008 finalists v • d • e
Group A: Czech Republic • Portugal • Switzerland • Turkey Group B: Austria • Croatia • Germany • Poland Group C: France • Italy • Netherlands • Romania Group D: Greece • Russia • Spain • Sweden The 2008 UEFA European Football Championship, commonly referred to as Euro 2008, will take place in Austria and Switzerland, from 7 to 29 June 2008. ... First international Hungary 2 - 1 Bohemia (Budapest, Hungary; 5 April 1903) Turkey 1 - 4 Czech Republic (Istanbul, Turkey; 23 February 1994) Biggest win Czech Republic 8 - 1 Andorra (Liberec, Czech Republic; 4 June 2005) Czech Republic 7 - 0 San Marino (Liberec, Czech Republic; 7 October 2006) Biggest defeat Bohemia 0...