FCSB

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the original affiliation?Ministry of National Defence
2. What is the year of privatization of football department?1998
3. What is FCSB and where did it start?FCSB is a Romanian football team that began in 1947 as part of the Ministry of National Defence. It was linked to the military club CSA Steaua București, giving it a unique foundation.
4. Why did FCSB change its name from FC Steaua București?In 2017 courts forced the club to change its name because of a legal dispute with CSA Steaua over history and honors. The change was part of resolving the long‑running conflict.

Privatization Scheme: A plan to transfer ownership of a state-controlled entity to private individuals or companies.
Shareholder: An individual or entity that owns shares in a company, representing a portion of its ownership.
European Cup: The premier annual club football competition organized by UEFA, contested by top-division European clubs.
Intercontinental Cup: A former international club football competition contested between the European and South American champions.