Gigi Becali
George "Gigi" Becali (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈdʒe̯ordʒe beˈkali]; born 25 June 1958) is a Romanian businessman, writer and former politician and convict, mostly known for his ownership of the FCSB football club.
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 |
| Political party | None |
| 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) |
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.
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