Cristi Balaj
Cristi Balaj is a former Romanian footballer turned sports executive, known for his role as the president of CFR Cluj. He has been actively involved in discussions about team strategy and player selections, notably expressing disappointment over the exclusion of top scorer Louis Munteanu from the national team roster ahead of crucial World Cup qualifying matches.
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Cristi Balaj collaborated with Dan Petrescu at CFR and commented on his health situation.
Dan Petrescu, supus unui tratament complex. Vestea l-a cutremurat pe un fost colaborator
Romania· 2025-12-19
Cristi Balaj was replaced by Iuliu Mureșan as president.
„Bursucul” își pregătește marea revenire. Ultimele vești despre starea de sănătate a lui Dan Petrescu. Următorul pas al celor de la CFR ClujRomania· 2025-10-25
Cristi Balaj, the president of the club, spoke about Dan Petrescu's health condition and expressed hope for his recovery.
Panică la CFR Cluj, după ce Dan Petrescu a fost operat la gât. „Analizele vor ieși în curând”Romania· 2025-04-26
Cristi Balaj stated that Louis Munteanu can handle the level required for the national team.
Justificările lui Mircea Lucescu, după atacurile clujenilor legate de neconvocarea lui Louis Munteanu la naționalăRomania· 2025-03-17
