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Chivu: Derby Adds Motivation But Not Decisive

Chivu: Derby Adds Motivation But Not Decisive
World Sports · 19:49:32 - Saturday, 31 October 2026

Former Romanian international Cristian Chivu has downplayed the significance of derby matches, stating that while they provide extra motivation, they are not decisive in the broader context of a season.

"A derby is always an added motivation, but it's not decisive," Chivu said in an interview published on Friday.

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