Before the match of the Romanian national team with Bosnia and Herzegovina, the tricolors had a surprise and emotional visit from the Romanian military on international mission, who wanted to convey their support and encouragement before the confrontation on the field.
Ianis Hagi received the Romanian flag PHOTO: Romanian Football Federation
The Romanian national team had a special moment in Zenica, one day before tonight’s match. After the official training on Friday evening, a group of Romanian soldiers from the EUFOR Althea operation, stationed at the Butmir military base in Sarajevo, visited the tricolors to convey their unconditional support, according to FRF.
The soldiers, on an international mission, wanted to be close to the team and remind them that the Romanians outside the borders live with them every match and emotion.
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Surprise visit for the tricolors to Zenica PHOTO: FRF
Their message to the tricolors was one full of emotion and solidarity.
“We are proud of you and will support you unconditionally. We are far from home and our loved ones, but you bring Romania closer to us. We want you to know that tomorrow evening, we will all be with you heart and soul. Come on, Romania!”, sent the military.
The culminating moment of the meeting was when the battalion commander presented Ianis Hagi with the Romanian flag and the emblem of the EUFOR Multinational Battalion. “As from commander to commander”he said.
For their part, the tricolors sent a message of gratitude to the Romanian soldiers on mission outside the borders.
“Thank you for the visit, for the encouragement and for the way you represent Romania every day. Your work, the sacrifice and the responsibility you show inspire and motivate us. We are honored to have you with us and we have our full respect. You have all the admiration of the national team. Come on, Romania!”, said the tricolors.
