Becali's star rose in 2004 when he took over the Steaua Bucharest Football Club, which served as a springboard for him to become one of the most renowned figures in the country.
Steaua lui Becali a răsărit în 2004, când acesta a preluat controlul Clubului de Fotbal Steaua Bucureşti, care l-a promovat drept una dintre cele mai renumite figuri din ţară.