Cristian Chivu earned 75 international caps for Romania between 1999 and 2010, and was part of the squads for UEFA European Championships in 2000 and 2008.
15 Facts About Cristian Chivu
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Dutch club Ajax was particularly impressed with Cristian Chivu and signed him in 1999.
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At Ajax, Cristian Chivu developed a reputation as a reliable fullback and a free-kick specialist.
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Cristian Chivu was reported to be in the middle of a tug-of-war between Barcelona and Real Madrid during the 2007 summer transfer window.
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Cristian Chivu's first season with the defending Serie A champions was a successful one, as he won the Serie A title that had eluded him during his time at Roma.
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Cristian Chivu was in two hours of surgery for a skull fracture and later cleared of any danger.
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Cristian Chivu left Inter after his contract was terminated by mutual consent on 31 March 2014.
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In 1999, Cristian Chivu was chosen to represent the Romania national under-21 team and quickly made the step up to play for the full side.
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Cristian Chivu represented his country at both UEFA Euro 2000 and Euro 2008.
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Cristian Chivu captained Romania through World Cup qualification, but they failed to make the play-offs, finishing fifth in their group.
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On 21 May 2011, Cristian Chivu announced his retirement from the national team.
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Cristian Chivu speaks Italian, Dutch, Spanish and English, as well as his native Romanian.
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Cristian Chivu's father, Mircea was a footballer and a coach, the Mircea Chivu Stadium from Resita is named in his honor.
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Mircea was coach at FCM Resita when Cristian Chivu started his career.
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Cristian Chivu is married to Adelina Elisei who on 12 February 2009 gave birth to their first child, a daughter named Natalia.