The football team from Hațeg was founded in 1956, with its current name, Retezatul, and the club's colors were white and red. Over time, the club had several names such as Victoria, Unirea and Abatorul (the 60s), Gloria and Autotransport (the 70s), Avântul (1977–1987), Haber Hațeg (1991–1992), and from 1996 returned to Retezatul.[6]
Founded
1956
Former names
Victoria, Unirea, Abatorul, Gloria, Autotransport, Avântul and Haber Hațeg
Established in 1907, the club spent most of its history in the second and in the third leagues of Romania. Their best performance was winning 1960–61 Cupa României against Rapid București, with that performance the club entered in history of Romanian football as the only club which succeeded to win the Romanian Cup without ever playing in the top league.
Founded
1907
Former name
Muncitorul Turda, Flamura Roșie Turda, Arieșul, FCM Turda