
The last hours have brought a flood of sports news dominated by spectacular transfers in football, administrative controversies, and developments at the highest level in tennis. Clubs in Romania and Europe have adjusted their squads, with impactful moves, while major competitions like the US Open offer memorable matches and unexpected surprises. Meanwhile, important figures in sports are going through difficult moments or career changes, shaping a dynamic sports landscape with multiple points of interest.
DOMESTIC FOOTBALL
FCSB: FCSB is being judged by UEFA for racism. The FARE representative at the match against Aberdeen made a new accusatory report against the champion, stating in the report that after the match ended, some fans sang a song that contained insults towards the Roma.
Vlad Chiricheș/FCSB: Gigi Becali announced that he is letting go of Vlad Chiricheș, and the champion's staff has removed the defender from the UEFA and championship lists. The championship list can still be modified until September 8, when the first transfer window officially closes.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL
Risto Radunovic: Risto Radunovic (33 years old), the left-back from FCSB, has been injured and will miss the call-up for the Montenegro national team. The FCSB management is waiting to see how serious the injury is to know if they can rely on Radunovic in the upcoming matches in the Europa League and the Superliga.
Transfers
Vladislav Blănuță: Vladislav Blănuță has left FCU Craiova and signed a 5-year contract with Dinamo Kiev. The Ukrainian club has officially confirmed the transaction after reaching an agreement with the owner of the Craiova team.
Adrian Rus: Mirel Rădoi is rebuilding the youth national team in Craiova. Universitatea Craiova has signed with Adrian Rus.
Mario Tudose: FCSB is trying to transfer Mario Tudose (20 years old), the stopper from FC Argeș. Dani Coman, the president of FC Argeș, officially confirmed today that he has already had a round of discussions with Mihai Stoica and Gigi Becali.
Liverpool/Alexander Isak: Liverpool finalized the transfer of striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle United in the last hours of the transfer window. Newcastle will receive 125 million pounds for the 25-year-old striker.
TENNIS
US Open/Marketa Vondrousova: Marketa Vondrousova (26 years old, 60 WTA) has withdrawn from the US Open before the quarter-finals. The player explained the reason for her withdrawal, which is a knee injury.
US Open/Carlos Alcaraz: Carlos Alcaraz defeated Czech player Jiri Lehecka in the quarter-finals in three sets, 6-4, 6-2, 6-4, and qualified for the semi-finals of the US Open. The Spaniard will play the semi-final against the winner of the match between American Taylor Fritz and Serbian Novak Djokovic.
Top Athletes and Teams
- Vladislav Blănuță/Dinamo Kiev
- FCSB/Vlad Chiricheș
- US Open/Carlos Alcaraz
- Liverpool/Alexander Isak
- Adrian Rus/Universitatea Craiova