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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
Sport
Mark Walker

Ianis Hagi lands Romania recall after two years of Rangers injury struggles

Ianis Hagi has won an international recall for Romania after two years out following his first goal since his return to action with Rangers.

The son of former Real Madrid and Barcelona star Gheorghe Hagi netted his first goal for Rangers last week at Hibs after over a year out from a serious knee injury.

He was at the centre of controversy in his homeland in March when Romania boss Edi Iordanescu snubbed him for their opening Euro 2024 games because of doubts over his fitness.

That prompted Romanian icon Hagi senior to blast his country's manager after he accused him of having an agenda against his son.

However, Hagi, 24, has returned to the fold for Romania's Euro 2024 double-header next month against Kosovo and Switzerland and was called up and is set to win his 25th cap.

The Hagi family enjoyed a double celebration last weekend after Ianis netted against Hibs and Gheorghe won the title with Farul Constanta - the club in Romania he owns and manages.

Hagi senior said: "It was a perfect Sunday for us. And the fact that Ianis scored before we started our match gave us all a positive boost before we went on to win the title.

"It was a great weekend family celebration."

Hagi's last cap came in 2021 against Liechtenstein. He's scored two goals in 24 games against North Macedonai and Germany.

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