Future Uncertain: FCU Craiova Battles Sanctions as Only One Team Remains Active
Craiova, Romania – The future of FCU Craiova 1948 hangs in the balance after the Romanian Football Federation (FRF) imposed unprecedented sanctions that have effectively erased the club from professional competition. With a record 94-point deduction and subsequent exclusion from all national tournaments, the team now faces a fight for survival in the courts rather than on the pitch.
Legal Struggles
FCU Craiova has launched multiple legal challenges against the FRF’s decision, arguing that the sanctions are abusive and violate national laws. Club owner Adrian Mititelu insists that the measures are disproportionate and politically motivated, vowing to continue the battle in Romanian and European courts.
Financial Turmoil
The sanctions stem from long-standing financial disputes, unpaid debts, and repeated disciplinary violations. Despite shareholder investments since 2017, the club has struggled to stabilize its finances, facing hostility from local institutions and mounting litigation.
Impact on Craiova Football
With FCU Craiova sidelined, CS Universitatea Craiova remains the only active representative of the city in Romanian football. This shift has left fans divided, as the rivalry between the two clubs has long defined Craiova’s football identity. For now, supporters of FCU face uncertainty, clinging to hopes that legal appeals might restore their team’s place in the league.
What’s Next
The FRF has set a deadline of September 3rd for compliance, but with exclusion already enforced, FCU Craiova’s path back to competition looks increasingly narrow. Unless courts intervene, the club risks fading from the professional scene altogether, marking one of the harshest disciplinary outcomes in Romanian football history.
