Recent Juridical Aspects Regarding The Sanction Of Fiscal Evasions And Money Laundering In Romanian Football

In contemporary society sport is considered a notable socio­economic, but also a normative phenomenon. However, the fulfilment of the rule of law in a constitutional state requires legal order – „namely the unity of law, effectively applied in the life of a community. In order for a legal system to work properly, it is necessary that all citizens obey the legal norms, and that all public officials regard these as the official standards of behaviour, following them rigorously”1. It is well­known that not all social phenomena are also juridical in nature – however, the legal regulation of Sport already coexists with other norms and institutions of Law and, of course, it is an object of the sub­system of the science of Sport (seen as a branch of the educational system and of scientific research). Our assertions are supported by the following: the criterion upon which we categorise this notable social phenomenon as juridical is its own legality, which is obviously reflected at the legislative level4. This paper presents recent developments in the phenomenon of criminality in Romanian football – sanctioned by Romanian Law Courts – a real step forward in the application of Law in the field of Sport.