'Clean where you stay.'
What the Romanian national soccer team did after unfortunately finishing its 2024 European Championship (Euro 2024) challenge early is drawing great attention among fans.
Romania wrapped up its tournament schedule by losing 0-3 to the Netherlands in the round of 16 of Euro 2024 in Munich, Germany, on the 3rd.
What the Romanian team did after the game was amazing. The locker room they used was cleaned cleanly.
Soccer fans summoned the Japanese team and fans who drew attention by cleaning locker rooms and stands at the 2018 World Cup finals in Russia.
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| ◇A photo of the Japanese national team's locker room after the match against Belgium in the round of 16 at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Source = SNS |
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It also left a letter thanking the organizer, Germany. Romania says the Euro 2024 was the most important experience. Every game, emotion and experience brought us together. I felt the magic of soccer" We leave Germany with pride that we have given everything for Romania. Thanks everyone for everything I've experienced in the weeks I've spent here. It was an honor to be part of the European football family." Fans who checked the neat locker room photos and letters responded with "Sty" and "Proud of Romania"."
Romania (47th in FIFA rankings), led by head coach Edward Yordanescu, beat Ukraine 3-0 in the group stage and lost 0-2 to Belgium. In the final match, he drew 1-1 with Slovakia, beating Belgium to reach the round of 16 as No. 1 in Group E. It is the first time in 24 years that Romania has advanced to the tournament level of the Euro tournament since Euro 2000, which reached the quarterfinals. I didn't pass the preliminary round in the last tournament.
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Although he was defeated by a Dutch team in the round of 16, his cool mid-range shots, combative play, and some players' popping hairstyles were enough to catch the eyes of soccer fans. Son Heung-min's teammate Radu Dragusin also made a strong impression with a stable defense.
The Romanian Football Association shared a group photo taken in front of supporters after the match against the Netherlands and thanked the fans for their support at Euro 2024. The yellowing of the city instilled pride in us. The yellow wall was a wall of passion and determination. We will continue to work for Romania with the same passion and determination!" he said. Many fans participated in Romania's return ceremony on the 3rd and cheered.
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