August 13, 2024. Sports news round-up / last 24 hours

FOTBALL Domestic

• Rapid: Alleged tensions between Cristi Săpunaru and coach Neil Lennon have been denied by the club's management, who issued a statement. Rapid are in a delicate moment, after their faltering start to the season so far, inducing the idea that there could be a strained relationship between the iconic player and the team's current coach.
• Poli Iași/Dinamo Bucharest: Poli Iași and Dinamo drew 2-2 in the last match counting for the 5th round. The game of the hosts aroused the fury of coach Tony da Silva who criticized his players for making too many mistakes. In response, coach Zeljko Kopic said he was pleased with the play of his players and praised them for their reaction after the goal.
• U Cluj/Petrolul Ploiești: White draw between U Cluj and Petrolul Ploiești. Cluj maintain their invincibility while Petroliștii continue to be a team with problems finishing.

FOTBAL International

• FCSB/Sparta Prague: FCSB are gearing up for the return leg against Sparta Prague at the Steaua Stadium today. The match is extremely important for qualifying for the Champions League play-offs and puts pressure on Gigi Becali's players.

Transfers

• Grameni/Farul Constanța: Grameni is being monitored by a team in Italy, according to agent Florin Manea. FC Porto are also reportedly interested in the Farului midfielder and have made an uninteresting offer for the player.
• Nico Williams/FC Barcelona: According to the Spanish press, Barcelona have managed to convince Nico Williams to come to Camp Nou. The Catalans hope the player will sign the contract next week and officially present it.

GYMNASTICS

• Ana Maria Bărbosu: Ana Maria Bărbosu remains with the bronze medal from the Olympic Games held in Paris. CAS gave the final decision on the floor medal, which was originally awarded to Jordan Chiles. The arbitrators' decision and the subsequent reopening of the case at CAS has sparked a flurry of statements and comments about the impact such moments have on athletes.

Top Athletes and Teams

1. Ana Maria Bărbosu
2. Olympic Games
3. Rapid Bucharest
4. Nico Williams/FC Barcelona
5. FCSB