CSA Steaua București (football)
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| Full name | Clubul Sportiv al Armatei Steaua București |
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| Short name | Steaua |
| Founded | July 2017 |
| Ground | Ghencea V |
| Capacity | 1,000 |
| Owner | Ministry of National Defence |
| Chairman | Cristian Neagoe |
| Manager | Marius Lăcătuș |
| Coach | Ion Ion |
| League | Liga IV |
| Website | Club website |
Clubul Sportiv al Armatei Steaua București (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈste̯awa bukuˈreʃtʲ]), known as CSA Steaua, Steaua or Steaua București, is a Romanian football club based in Bucharest which belongs to the multi-sport club with the same name.
The football section was refounded in 2017 and introduced in the Liga IV as a result of the conflict with the original FC Steaua București (FCSB), which separated from the Romanian Army in 1998. CSA Steaua claims to have the honours of Steaua București up to 2003, while UEFA and the Romanian Football Federation regard FCSB as the sole owner of these trophies and history. However, the sports club indeed retains the right to use the Steaua brand and name.
In 1998, the football club separated from CSA Steaua and changed its name to FC Steaua București (Fotbal Club Steaua), ruled by a non-profit association led by Romanian businessman Viorel Păunescu. Păunescu performed poorly as a president and soon the club was plunged into debt.George Becali, another businessman, was offered the position of vice-president in hope of richer investment in the club. Eventually in 2003, Becali managed to gain control over the club by turning it from non-profit to a public share company. Subsequently, even though the club managed to win 5 national championships and to qualify for the UEFA Champions League 4 times, it became increasingly associated with Becali's controversial character, infamous for his homophobia, xenophobia, misogyny, racism, tax evasion and even imprisonments. Apart from this, the club also moved from the historical Stadionul Ghencea to the newly built Arena Națională.
In December 2014 however, following legal action from parent-club CSA Steaua, FCSB has lost its right to use the "Steaua" trademark, its use having never been approved by CSA Steaua. The club which had acted as Steaua throughout this time was summoned to change their name and logo. Presently, they are officially called Fotbal Club FCSB and continue to act in Liga I. A further ongoing trial has been initiated by CSA Steaua, claiming FCSB pay almost 37 million Euros as compensation for having unlawfully used the Steaua brand from 2003. + In December 2014 however, following legal action from parent-club CSA Steaua, FCSB has lost its right to use the "Steaua" trademark, its use having never been approved by CSA Steaua. The club which had acted as Steaua throughout this time was summoned to change their name and logo. Presently, they are officially called Fotbal Club FCSB SA and continue to act in Liga I. A further ongoing trial has been initiated by CSA Steaua, claiming FCSB pay almost 37 million Euros as compensation for having unlawfully used the Steaua brand from 2003.
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