The Steel Mill, Corvinul, and the Stadium: An Overlooked Chapter of Post-Socialist Transition in Hunedoara, Romania - Vlad Roman-Cocoară

This article examines the connection between the Hunedoara Steel Plant, the Corvinul football team, and the collective identities of the residents of Hunedoara. Following the decline of the local industry, the team and the stadium have become symbols of a glorious past and community unity. Nostalgia for the golden era of the Steel Plant is reflected in the fervent support for the team and the project to construct their new stadium. This project represents not only an investment in sports infrastructure but also a grassroots effort to rebuild the city’s identity and provide its residents with a sense of pride and belonging.

Article by Vlad Roman-Cocoară, illustrated by Alexandra Hochreiter