“The dirt under your nails is Romanian”: Anti-Hungarian slurs and scandalous circumstances at a match in Transylvania

Tense scenes, offensive chants, and police intervention marked FK Csíkszereda’s historic debut in Romania’s top football division. The Szeklerland-based club hosted Dinamo Bucharest on Monday night for its first-ever Superliga match—a game that proved memorable both on and off the field.

Offensive chants and fights erupt before kickoff

Before kickoff, approximately 150 Dinamo supporters arrived in Csíkszereda (Miercurea Ciuc), many travelling in small, uncoordinated groups in search of confrontation, according to Maszol.ro. One group clashed with locals outside a fast-food restaurant before marching to the stadium, chanting anti-Hungarian slogans. The entry process was rocky, as away fans attempted to use more tickets than legally permitted. The situation escalated into the first major scuffle at the guest sector entrance, forcing authorities to deploy tear gas to control aggressive ultras.

Goals, pyrotechnics, and provocative banner

By the time the Bucharest fans entered the stadium, FK Csíkszereda was already up 2–0. The second goal came from academy product Zoltán Efraim Bödő, reports Blikk. In retaliation, Dinamo supporters set off pyrotechnics and unveiled a provocative banner reading:

“Even the dirt under your fingernails belongs to Romania.”

One of the flares landed on the pitch, prompting immediate police action. Authorities removed the perpetrators, sparking a walkout by visiting fans who continued to wreak havoc on city streets.

The second half brought more disruption, with a 30-minute delay in the 62nd minute due to a power outage. Clashes continued outside the stadium during the break, where police spotted supporters armed with baseball bats.