Steaua Bucharest to now be known as the very catchy 'FC FCSB'

By James Kilpatrick
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The Romanian giants have got themselves a new moniker following an unusual court ruling earlier this year.

According to the Romanian FA, the 1986 European Cup winners have been using the name 'Steaua Bucharest' illegally because it actually belongs to the army side, and they want it back. 

Why? To get more money for naming rights, of course. 

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James Kilpatrick