"A European sports club is facing a severe penalty of a 94-point reduction and potential exclusion from all competitions if they fail to meet an upcoming deadline"

FC U Craiova is currently grappling with significant financial problems, which have led to a series of consequences in the Romanian football landscape. The club, currently situated at the bottom of the Romanian Liga III, faces the possibility of being excluded from all FRF/LPF/AJF competitions if they fail to address their ongoing financial issues.

The points deduction, imposed by the Romanian Football Federation, stems from FC U Craiova's alleged failure to pay former coaches, employees, and players their outstanding wages. This deduction, one of the biggest in football history with a total of 94 points, surpasses the penalties imposed on Italian clubs AC Milan, Fiorentina, and Lazio for their roles in the Calciopoli match-fixing scandal, where each club had 30 points deducted from their respective hauls for the 2005/6 season.

The club's financial problems and the subsequent points deduction have had a profound impact on their league position. As a result, FC U Craiova is currently languishing at the bottom of the Romanian Liga III.

Despite the dire situation, club owner Adrian Mititelu remains optimistic. He has publicly stated that the team will not be excluded and has already contested every point deduction, as well as the refusal to be accepted into League 2, at the Court. The files regarding the contested point deduction are currently pending.

However, the club could face further punishment if they do not provide proof of payment of their debts by September 3. The unpaid wages and financial obligations to other clubs and individuals, including Dinamo Bucharest, have contributed to the club's predicament.

The information about FC U Craiova's financial problems and points deduction was first reported by DigiSport. Despite numerous attempts, there is currently no information available about the whereabouts of Adrian Mititelu, the owner of FC U Craiova, who has publicly stated that the team will not be excluded.

The potential exclusion of FC U Craiova from all competitions would not be the first time a major club has faced such consequences. In the Calciopoli match-fixing scandal, Juventus was hit even harder as they were relegated to Serie B.

As the situation unfolds, FC U Craiova's future in Romanian football remains uncertain. The club's owner, Adrian Mititelu, has assured fans that the situation will be resolved one way or another. However, the looming deadline of September 3 looms large, and the club will need to act swiftly to avoid further penalties.