Gigi Becali | |
|---|---|
 Becali in Iași in 2006 | |
| Owner of FCSB | |
| Assumed office 2003 | |
| Member of the European Parliament for Romania | |
| In office 14 July 2009 – 8 January 2013 | |
| Member of the Chamber of Deputies | |
| In office 19 December 2012 – 20 May 2013 | |
| Constituency | Bucharest |
| President of the New Generation Party | |
| In office January 2004 – April 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Viorel Lis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 June 1958 Vădeni, Brăila County, Romania |
| Citizenship | Romania Greece[1][2] |
| Political party | Alliance for the Union of Romanians (since 2024)[3][4] |
| Other political affiliations | New Generation – Christian Democrat Party (1999–2009); (2010–2012) Greater Romania Party (2009–2010) National Liberal Party (2012–2013) |
| Spouse |
Luminița Becali (m. 1994) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | "Iuliu Maniu" Technical College |
| Occupation | Businessman, politician |
| Religion | Romanian Orthodox |
| Net worth | US$500 million (2021) |
George "Gigi" Becali (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈdʒe̯ordʒe beˈkali]; born 25 June 1958) is a Romanian businessman, writer[5] and former politician and convict,[6][7] mostly known for his ownership of the FCSB football club.
Becali was a Member of the European Parliament between June 2009 and December 2012, and a Member of the Romanian Parliament from December 2012 up until his conviction in May 2013.
- ^ "Gigi Becali, patron în Grecia?! Presa elenă a dezvăluit numele clubului la care ar putea investi finanțatorul FCSB-ului".
- ^ "Gigi Becali spune că a cerut cetățenie în Grecia, după deschiderea noului dosar DNA pe numele său". 26 December 2019.
- ^ https://www.gsp.ro/international/europa-league/gigi-becali-politica-george-simion-fcsb-lask-europa-league-754850.html
- ^ https://www.aktual24.ro/gigi-becali-aur-politica-vreau-sa-il-ajut-pe-baiatul-asta-pe-george-simion/
- ^ "FOTO Cum arată cărțile scrise de Borcea, Copos și Becali » Lucrările sînt expuse la Biblioteca Națională".
- ^ "Steaua Bucharest owner jailed in Romania for abuse of power". Reuters. 20 May 2013. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "Steaua boss Gigi Becali gets six months added to his prison sentence". 28 June 2013.