Romanian Super Cup referee appointment sparks controversy in Craiova

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The referee for the 2026 Romanian Super Cup match between Universitatea Craiova and U Cluj has been appointed. Iulian Călin, a member of the same political party as Cluj-Napoca's mayor Emil Boc, will officiate the game. Universitatea Craiova has expressed hope for fair officiating. The Super Cup will be the first Romanian match to use a centralized VAR hub.


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