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Brazilian Platini signs with Dinamo Bucharest [Feb 15, 2012] BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) ? Brazilian striker Michel Platini Ferreira Mesquita has signed with Dinamo Bucharest , despite fighting on the pitch with two Dinamo players last week. [via YahooNews] More >>

Brazilian Platini signs with Dinamo Bucharest [Feb 15, 2012] Brazilian striker Michel Platini Ferreira Mesquita has signed with Dinamo Bucharest, despite fighting on the pitch with two Dinamo players last week. Dinamo official Nicolae Badea said Michel Platini was contracted for three seasons. The 28-year-old namesake of the European football boss has previously played for Bulgaria's CSKA Sofia. [via YahooNews] More >>

Stoichkov to Reunite with Hagi in Bulgaria's Litex - Report [Jan 04, 2012] Former Barcelona striker Hristo Stoichkov, who was recently appointed as head coach of Bulgarian champions Litex Lovech, may hire his former teammate, Romanian legend Gheorghe Hagi as member of his coaching staff. Hagi has been planning to reunite with his close friend Stoichkov for a while now and the Bulgarian's new job will finally present him with the opportunity, the Bulgarian Blitz news ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Romania and Belarus draw 2-2 in qualifier (AP) [Oct 08, 2011] A late equalizer from Stanislav Dragun earned Belarus a 2-2 draw with Romania in their 2012 European Championship qualifier in Group D on Friday after striker Adrian Mutu had scored twice for the home side. A pass from Gabriel Torje allowed Mutu to open the scoring in the 18th minute, with Sergei Kornilenko equalizing for Belarus in the 45th minute after a mistake by defender Cosmin Moti. [via YahooNews] More >>

Romania and Belarus draw 2-2 in qualifier [Oct 08, 2011] BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) ? A late equalizer from Stanislav Dragun earned Belarus a 2-2 draw with Romania in their 2012 European Championship qualifier in Group D on Friday after striker Adrian Mutu had scored twice for the home side. [via YahooNews] More >>

2 kicked off Romania team for life for drinking [Aug 11, 2011] BUCHAREST, ROMANIA (AP) - Adrian Mutu and Gabriel Tamas have been banned from the Romania team for life after they went out drinking before an exhibition against San Marino. Romania coach Victor Piturca says Cesena striker Mutu and West Bromwich Albion defender Tamas defied orders by going out and drinking on ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Adrian Mutu, Gabriel Tamas kicked off Romania team for life for drinking before game [Aug 11, 2011] BUCHAREST, Romania ? Adrian Mutu and Gabriel Tamas have been banned from the Romania team for life after they went out drinking before an exhibition against San Marino. Romania coach Victor Piturca says Cesena striker Mutu and West Bromwich Albion defender Tamas defied orders by going out and drinking on Monday. Romania beat San Marino 1-0 on Wednesday. It is the latest in a long line of ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Romania's Marica quits Stuttgart [Jul 13, 2011] Romania striker Ciprian Marica and German club Stuttgart have parted company by mutual consent, the 2007 Bundesliga champions announced on their website on Wednesday. [via YahooNews] More >>

Romania beats Bosnia 3-0 in Euro 2012 qualifier [Jun 03, 2011] Striker Ciprian Marica scored twice as Romania beat Bosnia 3-0 in a qualifier for the 2012 European Championship on Friday. Razvan Rat set up Adrian Mutu for the opener in the 36th before providing the pass for Marica to score his first in the 40th. Marica doubled his tally in the 55th with a shot over Bosnian goalkeeper Kenan Hasagic. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bosnia beats Romania 2-1 in Euro qualifier [Mar 27, 2011] Striker Edin Dzeko scored in the 83rd minute as Bosnia came from behind to beat Romania 2-1 in a European Championship qualifier on Saturday. Ciprian Marica gave Romania the lead in the 29th, despite the Bosnians dominating the first half and trying to employ Dzeko as much as possible although his numerous attacks remained fruitless at first. [via YahooNews] More >>

Steaua Bucharest eyes Iranian Karim Ansarifard [Feb 19, 2011] TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) -- Steaua Bucharest is lining up to sign Iran?s international striker Karim Ansarifard, the Romanian club announced. [via YahooNews] More >>

Steaua Bucharest eyes Iranian Karim Ansarifard [Feb 19, 2011] MNA- Steaua Bucharest is lining up to sign Iran?s international striker Karim Ansarifard, the Romanian club announced. They are interested in getting the 20-year-old striker on loan until the end of the current season. [via YahooNews] More >>

Dinamo Bucharest reveal Newcastle approach for Andrei Cristea [Jul 13, 2010] Newcastle United Dinamo Bucharest have revealed an approach from Newcastle United for striker Andrei Cristea. Cristea, who is just two years into a five-year deal with Dinamo, is valued at ?1.7m. Newcastle boss Chris Hughton, however, is prepared to go in with an offer of only ?1.25m and a compromise figure of around ?1.5m is expected to be agreed, says the Daily Mail . Roy Keane's Ipswich are ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Newcastle want Dinamo Bucharest star Andrei Cristea [Jul 13, 2010] Newcastle are on the trail of Romania striker Andrei Cristea. Dinamo Bucharest confirmed they have had an approach from the Geordies for the speedy 26-year-old. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgarian champions Litex sign striker Bratu on loan [Jun 02, 2010] Litex Lovech have signed Romania striker Florin Bratu from Dinamo Bucharest until the end of the year, the Bulgarian champions said on Wednesday. [via YahooNews] More >>