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The Oltenian club ended a 35-year title drought on Sunday evening, with captain Nicușor Bancu paying tribute to a former coach.
Universitatea Craiova won the Romanian championship for the first time in 35 years.
Captain Nicușor Bancu publicly thanked all coaches, including former manager Mirel Rădoi.
The club's previous title had been won in 1991.
May 17, 2026
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The annual off-road cycling race brought together riders from the capital and Ilfov county on forest tracks, fields and historic routes.
Main route: 55 km from the Police Academy to Snagov, through forests and fields.
Children competed on a 25 km course finishing at Palatul Ghica.
The event annually unites cyclists from Bucharest and Ilfov county.
May 17, 2026
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The Bănie club secured the Romanian Superliga title with a 5-0 demolition of U Cluj, but the road to Europe's top competition runs through several qualifying hurdles.
Craiova won the Superliga title with a dominant 5-0 victory over U Cluj.
As Romanian champions, the club enters the Champions League from the earliest qualifying rounds.
Multiple consecutive knockout ties stand between Craiova and the group stage.
May 17, 2026
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The Oltenians claimed the Romanian championship under Filipe Coelho, but a key player publicly remembered the coach who started the journey.
Universitatea Craiova won the Romanian championship title for the 2025–2026 season.
Filipe Coelho guided the team to the title after replacing Mirel Rădoi mid-season.
Nicușor Bancu publicly dedicated the trophy to Rădoi in a live television message.
May 17, 2026
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PAOK Thessaloniki drew 2-2 with Panathinaikos and finished third in the Greek championship, losing their shot at Champions League qualifying.
PAOK led 2-0 but finished 2-2 against Panathinaikos on the final matchday.
Third place means Europa League qualifying instead of the Champions League.
Lucescu Jr. loses a major European berth in the dying moments of the season.
May 17, 2026
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The midfielder revealed he will leave the Oltenia club right after a trophy-laden season capped by a 5-0 demolition of U Cluj.
Universitatea Craiova champion after a 5-0 win over U Cluj in the final round.
The Oltenia club completed a domestic double: league title and Romanian Cup.
Ștefan Baiaram announced his exit from the club immediately after the celebrations.
May 17, 2026
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The Craiova side sealed the league title at home with a commanding victory, having already won the Romanian Cup this season.
Universitatea Craiova won the Romanian Superliga title on Sunday evening.
They defeated Universitatea Cluj 5-0 at home in the title-clinching match.
Craiova completed the double, having also won the Romanian Cup this season.
May 17, 2026
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The Oltenia club clinched their first league title since 1991, ending one of Romanian football's longest waits. Cicâldău: "A dream come true for the whole city."
Universitatea Craiova win the Romanian title for the first time since 1991.
Cicâldău noted only Silviu Lung jr. was alive for the club's previous triumph.
The midfielder called the victory "a dream come true for the whole city".
May 17, 2026
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The world number one beat Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-4 in the Foro Italico final to achieve one of tennis's rarest collective honours.
Sinner defeated Ruud 6-4, 6-4 in Sunday's Rome final.
The Italian completes the Career Golden Masters, winning all nine ATP 1000 titles.
The victory makes him the heavy favourite for Roland Garros 2026.
May 17, 2026
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Filipe Coelho's side sealed the title with a round to spare, thrashing their closest rivals in front of a packed Ion Oblemenco Stadium.
May 17, 2026
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