Dr. Constantin Rădulescu Stadium, informally also known as CFR Cluj Stadium, is a football-only
stadium
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in the
Gruia district,
Cluj-Napoca
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Romania
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and is home ground of
CFR Cluj. The stadium is named after
Constantin Rădulescu (1924–2001), a former player, coach and club doctor.
History
The stadium was originally built in 1973. Before 2004 it had a capacity of about 10,000 seats, hosting the home games of CFR Cluj, mostly in the second and third divisions of the Romanian football.
As CFR Cluj qualified for the
Champions League group stage in 2008, the stadium was expanded. The expansion was designed by
Dico și Țigănaș, built by Transilvania Construction, and completed in September 2008, increasing the capacity to 23,500 seats. There are also plans for further expansions.
The stadium was inaugurated with an international game between CFR Cluj and
Braga, a game that CFR Cluj won with 3–1.
On 6 September 2008,
Romania
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played
Lithuania
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in a
2010 FIFA World Cup qualifier. It was the first game of the Romanian national team in
Cluj-Napoca
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after 85 years.
Events
Association football
Association football
Gallery
File:Stade Constantin Radulescu.jpg,
File:Dr Constantin Radulescu Stadium (8122856688).jpg,
File:Dr Constantin Radulescu Stadium (8122834291).jpg,
File:CFR Cluj's Stadium Entry.jpg,
See also
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List of football stadiums in Romania
This is a list of football stadiums in Romania, ranked in descending order of capacity. There is a large number of football stadiums and pitches in Romania, so this list is not complete.
Existing stadiums
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References
External links
Stadium seat map
{{DEFAULTSORT:Dr. Constantin Radulescu, Stadionul
Football venues in Romania
Buildings and structures in Cluj-Napoca
CFR Cluj
Sports venues in Cluj-Napoca