June 10, 2025. Sports news round-up / last 24 hours

Soccer, tennis, handball. Spectacular events in the three sports, concentrated in just a few days. In football, Portugal beat Spain in the Nations League final and Cristian Chivu becomes coach of Inter Milan, while in tennis Carlos Alcaraz and Sinner gave the most spectacular grand slam final of recent years at Roland Garros. Handball completes the picture with the "Gala Neagu" for the best handball player in Romanian history, Cristina Neagu.

HOME FOOTBALL

• Rapid Bucharest: Rapid's players met under the new coach Costel Gâlcă. During the press conference, Gâlcă was asked if he would "kiss the Rapid flag" after the Dan Petrescu model. The former Stele player replied that he would not do so.
• Cristi Săpunaru: Cristi Săpunaru was not called to the reunion of the squad by the Rapid management. The player's contract expires on July 1 and Săpunaru has announced his retirement. The press speculates that the former captain of the Giuleștenilors was not called by the management because of the scandal "alcohol in the locker room".

FOTBAL International

• Romania: After losing in Austria, with a slim chance of qualifying for the World Cup from first place, Romania are "doomed" to win against Cyprus in Bucharest to have any hope of a play-off place. The results have already put pressure on the "tricolori" and coach Mircea Lucescu, with the media already talking of a possible resignation.
• Cristian Chivu: Cristian Chivu has officially become the new coach of Inter Milan. The Romanian coach has signed a two-season contract and will earn €2.5m a year.
• Portugal/Spain: Portugal won the Nations League after beating Spain 5-3 on penalties.

Transfers

• Edjouma: Wydad Casablanca want Edjouma, the player Gigi Becali wants to get rid of as soon as possible. If the transfer goes through, the FCSB midfielder will play at the Club World Cup.
• Ianis Hagi: After Rangers Ianis Hagi is being courted by big names in Europe. The midfielder is believed to have an offer from Borussia Monchengladbach.
• Leo Messi: Leo Messi is leaving Inter Miami to sign for Newell's Old Boys. Messi wants to play for Argentina at the 2026 World Cup before retiring.
• Cristiano Ronaldo: Cristiano Ronaldo has decided to extend his deal with Al-Nassr. The announcement was made at a press conference after the Nations League final between Portugal and Spain.

TENIS

• Carlos Alcaraz: Carlos Alcaraz has won the show final at Roland Garros. The Spaniard defeated the Italian Sinner after a marathon five-hour match, 4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(2).

HANDBALL

• "Cristina Neagu" Gala: Cristina Neagu, Romania's best-ever female handball player, retired from the sport at the end of this season. The "Gala Neagu" brought together the greatest handball players of recent years in the Sala Polivalentă. The 5000 or so spectators were delighted to see names such as Luminița Huțupan, Ada Nechita and Aurelia Brădeanu.

Top Athletes and Teams

1. Cristina Neagu
2. Portugal/Spain
3. Romania
4. Cristian Chivu
5. Carlos Alcaraz

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