The Outsiders · Nation to Glory
Take Romania to Glory
“nostalgic dreamers”
Romania — nostalgic dreamers. Chasing the ghost of Hagi's left foot. The bookmakers file them under the outsiders at 250/1 – 500/1.
▶ Play as Romania
- The bookmakers
- The Outsiders — 250/1 – 500/1
- The federation's target
- Get out of the group
- Your spine
- Stelea, but louder in goal · Popescu, but he stays at sweeper at the back · Hagi, but the left foot is licensed in midfield · Răducioiu, but he presses up front
One World Cup, forty-odd decisions, no second leg. Pick the shape, name the squad, make the calls from the touchline, and see how far Romania can go. Free to play, one sitting, no sign-up.
▶ Play as Romania
The Favourites · 6/1 – 12/1
The Contenders · 16/1 – 40/1
The Dark Horses · 66/1 – 150/1
The Outsiders · 250/1 – 500/1
The Improbables · 1000/1 and drifting