Novak Martinovic
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Novak Martinović is a Serbian footballer
who plays for FC Steaua Bucureşti Romania, as a right defender and sometimes as a centre back. He had an upsurge in popularity in Romania, after an incident in a match against FC Petrolul Ploiești, when, seconds before a disputed penalty kick was to be taken, a Petrolul fan entered the pitch and punched Steaua teammate George Galamaz
. Martinović reacted by tackling the attacker knees-first and brutally kicking him, thus receiving a red card. Although he hit the pitch intruder, he was praised for his actions by the media, football fans all over Romania, Steaua fans, Steaua former player and manager Marius Lăcătuș
and female tennis player Sorana Cîrstea
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Football in Serbia
Football is the most popular sport in Serbia. The Football Association of Serbia is the national governing body and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the game of football in the country, both professional and amateur...
who plays for FC Steaua Bucureşti Romania, as a right defender and sometimes as a centre back. He had an upsurge in popularity in Romania, after an incident in a match against FC Petrolul Ploiești, when, seconds before a disputed penalty kick was to be taken, a Petrolul fan entered the pitch and punched Steaua teammate George Galamaz
George Galamaz
George Daniel Galamaz is a Romanian football player, currently playing at Steaua Bucureşti.-Career:In 2009-2010 season, he was selected the Centre Back of the Year.He played for Unirea Urziceni...
. Martinović reacted by tackling the attacker knees-first and brutally kicking him, thus receiving a red card. Although he hit the pitch intruder, he was praised for his actions by the media, football fans all over Romania, Steaua fans, Steaua former player and manager Marius Lăcătuș
Marius Lacatus
Marius Mihai Lăcătuş is a Romanian retired football player and football coach. He is so far the most successful football player ever to play for Steaua Bucureşti...
and female tennis player Sorana Cîrstea
Sorana Cîrstea
Sorana Mihaela Cîrstea, is a Romanian tennis player. Her career high rank was World No. 23, achieved on 17 August 2009, after she reached the quarterfinals of the 2009 French Open and the semifinals of the 2009 Los Angeles Open.- Playing style :...
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