Rangers are "the best team in Europe" as he defends his son's playing time. The former Barcelona and Real Madrid playmaker is considered the best player his country ever produced and was nicknamed 'The Maradona of the Carpathians'.
As a result there is huge interest in the fortunes of his son Ianis Hagi, with some in Romania concerned that the youngster isn't playing every week.
And speaking on a TV station in his homeland the Rangers star's father issued a robust defence of his son.It was put to Hagi Sr that Ianis signed to be a starter, but has often been left out this season."No," Gheorghe hit back.
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