From the Pitch to the Altar

Can you believe the hustle? Less than twenty-four hours after Romania defeated Wales 2-1, Ștefan Târnovanu traded his gloves for a tuxedo. The FCSB starting goalkeeper didn't wait for recovery day. He hopped in a car immediately after the final whistle and drove straight to Iași, arriving home around 4:00 AM. Exhausted? Sure. Did he miss the most important match of his life? Absolutely not. Târnovanu married his fiancée, Loredana, in a dual ceremony that blended civil and religious traditions.

A Quiet Celebration in Iași

The civil ceremony took place at the historic Roznovanu Palace, officiated by Mayor Mihai Chirica. It wasn't a stadium-sized spectacle; just a few dozen close friends and family members gathered in an intimate setting. The godparents were Anda and Andrei Dumiter, a former FCSB player now plying his trade at Botoșani. After the civil vows, the couple moved to St. Nectarius Church for the religious blessing. There was a special moment at the city hall: Târnovanu signed a match ball for Mayor Chirica, inscribed with "Forța Poli" alongside his autograph. The mayor returned the gesture with classic wishes for a stone house, happiness, and many children. The big wedding party is scheduled for June 12.

Becali Sets the Price Tag

While Târnovanu celebrates in Iași, the transfer market heats up. Panathinaikos have their sights set on the 26-year-old international, but Gigi Becali is holding firm. The FCSB owner has set a non-negotiable price: five million euros. Becali stated clearly that he will only release the goalkeeper if the Greek giants pay the asking price. With FCSB planning to rely on an Under-21 goalkeeper for domestic league compliance, a summer departure seems likely. "Let Panathinaikos pay for Târnovanu and they can take him. I want five million euros for him, that is what I ask," Becali declared. The stage is set for a high-stakes negotiation.