Why did Helmut Duckadam boycott the Stella party 38 years after winning the European Champions Cup

Helmut Duckadam revealed why he boycotted Stella’s party. On May 7, 1986, the most resounding success took place of a Romanian team at the European level. Steaua won the European Champions Cup at the end of a fabulous match with FC Barcelona, ​​which culminated in the parades of the “Hero of Seville” Helmut Duckadam.

However, the great goalkeeper has a great regret that makes him boycott the celebration, together with his colleagues, of the 38th anniversary of the great match.

What Helmut Duckadam cannot overcome even after 38 years since the final that made him famous

Helmut Duckadam revealed what made him step away from the management of the Star club and thus not follow the invitation to participate in the party organized to celebrate the 38th anniversary of the conquest of the most important trophy.

In the grand final, Helmut Duckadam saved four penalties and became the hero of the Star at Sevilla’s stadium, but his heroics were not rewarded as expected.

Shortly after that event, Sterle’s goalkeeper suffered an injury, and the club decided to remove him from the team. So Helmut Duckadam cannot forgive Stella’s management either for that moment or for never being contacted to receive the well-deserved apology for the way he was treated.

“I forgive you, but I can’t forget you. I cannot forget what CSA Steaua did to me. In 38 years, I haven’t had a single sign of a phone call from anyone, and I’ve been through hard times. A phone, to offer me a job as well, as I saw that it was always offered, there were many who were active within the club”, said Helmut Duckadam, according to Digi Sports.

Even Stella’s rival, Dinamo, was the team that extended a helping hand when the legendary goalkeeper was having a hard time. “I had to get a job in 1994, to call on the people from Dinamo, to get a job in the Border Police, to have a job. I am an MAp pensioner, not MApN”, said Helmut Duckadam.

Who was part of the team that triumphed in the final with FC Barcelona

from the team that created a sensation in Seville in 1986 were part of: Helmut Duckadam – Ștefan Iovan, Adrian Bumbescu, Miodrag Belodedici, Ilie Bărbulescu – Lucian Bălan (73 Anghel Iordănescu), Gavril Balint, Ladislau Boloni, Mihail Majearu – Marius Lăcătuș, Victor Pițurcă (112 Marin Radu II). At the helm of the team were Emeric Ienei and Anghel Iordănescu.