Raul Rusescu (36 years old) commented again on the controversial dispute between FCSB and CSA Steaua, which could not be avoided even around the match with Olympiacos in the 5th stage of the Europa League.
The former striker of the club patronized by Gigi Becali said that he is free to express his opinion, as long as he does not offend anyone.
What Raul Rusescu felt to say before FCSB – Olympiacos
On Thursday, November 28, 2024, FCSB faced Olympiacos in the 5th leg of the main phase of the Europa League, and the match ended in a draw, score 0-0 at the National Arena.
Around the duel in Bucharest, the scandal between FCSB and CSA Steaua gained momentum again and discussions on this topic could not be avoided. first, at the press conference before the FCSB – Olympiacos game, the Greek coach was asked about the most heated dispute in Romanian football. Luis Mendilibar realized the sensitivity of the subject and elegantly dribbled the reporters’ question.
Later, on the day of the game, the famous Karembeu added fuel to the fire and used the forbidden word with an S when he identified FCSB. First before the match, when he said “that Steaua (no. FCSB) has a good team”. And then after the final whistle of the match at the National Arena, when he said “I want to congratulate Steaua (no. FCSB)”.
Put in the position to comment on the controversial subject of scandal CSA Steaua Bucharest vs. FCSB, whose victim recently fell and the selector Mircea LucescuRaul Rusescu sent the following:
I believe that we are free, democratic and that we can express our opinions without offending, accusing or doing something wrong. We are simply stating our point of view, as individuals and citizens of this country. For me, FCSB means Steaua Bucharest. Point. This is my opinion. I am convinced that it bothers those from CSA Steaua that FCSB plays with 40,000 spectators in the stands, and all their European matches were played with at least 35,000 fans present at the stadium”, said Raul Rusescu, quoted by gsp.ro.
“We have the right!”
Next, Raul Rusescu said that there should be no difference between the fact that a person presents his opinion in a private circle or publicly, as long as no offensive words are used:
Can I express my opinion without offending? These controversies should stop. For me, FCSB is the Star. I and many others think so. We have the right to express our opinion. Whether we say it here, on the shows, whether we discuss it at home, over a beer, over a pizza with friends – wherever – we have the right to express our opinion, if we do it civilly. For me, FCSB is the successor of Stela”, Raul Rusescu also declared.
Raul Rusescu won two championship titles with FCSB, for which he scored 59 goals and provided 24 decisive assists in a total of 147 matches.
Source: www.prosport.ro