Among the several hundred spectators who came to watch FCSB draw 1-1 with PAOK Thessaloniki on Wednesday night in the Dutch town of Swolgen, on the border with Germany, was also an important figure in Romanian football 20 years ago. years

One that, however, completely disappeared from the landscape after being involved in scandals of a large scale. His name is Ionica Cerea (54), a former FIFA referee who was one of the best central players in the 2000s, especially in the second half.

Outside, little has changed. A little older, but almost the same figure as when he was in charge of games in Ligue 1. He came accompanied by a friend, as well as his wife and the young daughter they have. Even FCSB officials were surprised to see him. “Is it Serea?”, – this is how Marius Ianuli reacted, who noticed him among hundreds of spectators.

“I’m here, almost, in Germany, near Bielefeld, and when I got off work, we went to come to the match…”

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