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Steaua Bucharest referred to as 'hosts' after being stripped of their name and crest

Romania’s most successful club have lost a legal battle with the country’s defence ministry.

Ukraine Soccer Europa League The Steaua team lining out in the Europa League earlier this season. AP / Press Association Images AP / Press Association Images / Press Association Images

STEAUA BUCHAREST HAVE been stripped of their name, colours and crest by a court ruling.

The Romanian champions, who won the European Cup in 1986, defeated CSMS lasi in a league game yesterday but were simply referred to as ‘hosts’ on the scoreboard and had to play in a change kit which had the emblem removed from their jerseys.

As reported by The Guardian, the unusual legal battle with the country’s defence ministry stems from a claim that the club, founded in 1947 as an army team, have been using the Steaua brand illegally since 2004.

They have been given a reprieve for this week’s Europa League match against Dinamo Kiev but must reach an agreement if they want to hold onto trademark beyond that point.

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    Mute Michael Murray
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    Jan 26th 2025, 8:02 AM

    It was a cracking 40 alright. The improvement in accuracy vs their form in last couple of games was amazing. Thought young Coughlan brought a great tempo to the game and the backrow response to it was a delight to watch.

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    Mute damien reidy
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    Jan 26th 2025, 9:36 AM

    It was a very very good 40 ,
    We have struggled to out teams away and points in the right direction

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    Jan 26th 2025, 1:17 PM

    Diarmaid Kilgallon was on fire, particularly in the first half. Many thanks to Dian Bleuler who was outstanding for every game.

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    Jan 26th 2025, 9:23 AM

    Strange going for a 6-2 split against the Dragons.

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    Mute Niall English
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    Jan 26th 2025, 9:28 AM

    @Fagin Strauss: have we any other backs that were actually fit to go on the bench?

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    Mute Thesaltyurchin
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    Jan 26th 2025, 10:32 AM

    @Fagin Strauss: Shows how important a game it was imo. Going into any game you cant prepare for cr€pness.

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    Mute damien reidy
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    Jan 26th 2025, 10:55 AM

    @Thesaltyurchin: completely agree ,
    This game had the potential to be a rough night

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    Jan 26th 2025, 2:34 PM

    Against the worst team in the league. Then lost the second half 19-7. Take the points and move on but not a good 80 overall

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    Mute Kieran Jones
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    Jan 26th 2025, 5:11 PM

    @adizlack93: Nobody said the 80 was good but there is more context to the 2nd half.

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    Jan 26th 2025, 7:18 PM

    @adizlack93: praise be the oracle has spoketh

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    Jan 27th 2025, 1:22 AM

    @adizlack93: with a backrower in the centre, another backrower on the wing, a winger in the centre, and an academy hooker at blindside flanker. And they damn near got another score right at the end. Calm down.

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    Jan 26th 2025, 12:55 PM

    Burns was excellent. Munster look much better with him at 10.

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    Mute Thesaltyurchin
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    Jan 26th 2025, 8:03 PM

    @Justin Robinson: Was average imo, some sloppy passes at crucial times, looks tired after 20, glorious open kicking tho, talk of Flannery coming back but after tonights game I’d keep Billy just where he is lol! If Tony B isn’t going to grab it Munster need cover there.

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    Jan 27th 2025, 1:23 AM

    @Thesaltyurchin: has flannery delivered the goods at 10 for ulster?

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    Jan 27th 2025, 9:29 AM

    @Brenda Collins: Not by a long shot imo, but has been dogged by injury AND they’re not playing great rn, tho I still fancy Ulster to make playoffs and potentially be a problem. Ben Brownlee the next player for a potential move to Munster.

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