Some of the most important Romanian players of recent decades gathered on Tuesday in Bucharest for the official opening of the National State of Bucharest, site of the final of the UEFA Champions League 2011/12.
The four players who played more than 100 international matches were the stars of a ceremony that preceded the goalless draw between Romania and France qualifying for the UEFA EURO 2012. László were Boloni (108 caps, now coach of PAOK FC), Gheorghe Popescu (115 caps), Gheorghe Hagi (125) and Dorinel Munteanu (134, now coach of Romanian champions FC Otelul Galati).
The four players recalled the old Stadionul 23 August - the last National Stadium - was in the same place in the new stadium, the first headquarters of Romania's elite. "" This stadium will help players to play and improve, "" said Munteanu, who lead the Oţelul his first experience in the group stage of UEFA Champions League.
The work of demolishing the old stadium began immediately after the qualifying matches for UEFA EURO 2008 against Albania on November 21, 2007. Bucharest's National Stadium has taken four years to build and has a capacity of 55,000 spectators, including 42 boxes with space for 504 VIP guests. The roof spans 29,600 meters square, while the stadium holds 108,420 meters squared.
When Stadionul August 23 was built for 4th World Festival of Youth and Student 1953 was in a village on the outskirts of Bucharest. This place is now one of the busiest districts of the capital, just 10 minutes from downtown. The new home of selection is now a place of honor in the development of Bucharest.
It also symbolizes what is to come in Romanian football. This year is expected to premiere two stages: the Arena and the Cluj Ilie Oana Stadionul in Ploiesti.
The four players who played more than 100 international matches were the stars of a ceremony that preceded the goalless draw between Romania and France qualifying for the UEFA EURO 2012. László were Boloni (108 caps, now coach of PAOK FC), Gheorghe Popescu (115 caps), Gheorghe Hagi (125) and Dorinel Munteanu (134, now coach of Romanian champions FC Otelul Galati).
The four players recalled the old Stadionul 23 August - the last National Stadium - was in the same place in the new stadium, the first headquarters of Romania's elite. "" This stadium will help players to play and improve, "" said Munteanu, who lead the Oţelul his first experience in the group stage of UEFA Champions League.
The work of demolishing the old stadium began immediately after the qualifying matches for UEFA EURO 2008 against Albania on November 21, 2007. Bucharest's National Stadium has taken four years to build and has a capacity of 55,000 spectators, including 42 boxes with space for 504 VIP guests. The roof spans 29,600 meters square, while the stadium holds 108,420 meters squared.
When Stadionul August 23 was built for 4th World Festival of Youth and Student 1953 was in a village on the outskirts of Bucharest. This place is now one of the busiest districts of the capital, just 10 minutes from downtown. The new home of selection is now a place of honor in the development of Bucharest.
It also symbolizes what is to come in Romanian football. This year is expected to premiere two stages: the Arena and the Cluj Ilie Oana Stadionul in Ploiesti.
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