Cristi Dulca reflects on his World Cup memories and the current tournament

At 53 years old, Cristi Dulca carries a deep emotional connection to the World Cup, especially his participation in the 1998 tournament held in France. He fondly recalls playing in the match against Tunisia, where Romania ended with a 1-1 draw, marking his only appearance in the tournament.

Dulca, who has represented Romania six times at the international level, expressed his feelings about the World Cup with a heartfelt 'Piele de găină!' when asked about his experiences from 1998. He emphasized the uniqueness of the event, stating, 'Este ceva de nedescris, o competiție majoră în care se întâlnesc cei mai buni fotbaliști din lume.' He believes that the emotions tied to such a grand stage can't be truly understood without having been there.

As the current tournament unfolds, Dulca shared his thoughts on the teams participating, highlighting surprises like Norway, Belgium, and Morocco, which have been impressive based on their previous performances. He also expressed admiration for Spain's style of play, stating, 'Mi-a plăcut Brazilia, dar acum țin cu Spania.'

Dulca's passion for football remains evident as he reflects on the current competition, calling it 'un mondial mai atipic,' indicating the many teams and the mistakes that have been made. He remains excited about the matches to come, including the highly anticipated games featuring France against Morocco and Spain against Belgium, which are set to take place in the coming days.