Ianis Hagi got married this weekend – and his wedding was broadcast so the whole of Romania could watch.
The Rangers man was tying the knot during his summer break after helping his national team reach the knock out stage at Euro 2024.
So before rejoining Philippe Clement and his squad, the 25-year-old got time to celebrate his momentous occasion with wife, Elena Tănase.
It’s believed that Romanian broadcaster, Direct, over £200,000 for exclusive assess to transmit the wedding.
On his marriage, the Rangers playmaker said: “I have friends and acquaintances, each with their own story in life.
“The important thing is to have respect, to love each other, I think these are the most important principles. Then the connection you have with your partner. We had a connection, as Elena said, from day one.
“I knew it was not a relationship of children. I felt a strong emotion and knew we had to take it step by step, get to know each other.
“Otherwise you get into a relationship when you know it can mean something for a lifetime. And we felt this.”
On a day when England face Spain in the Euro 2024 final, aiming to win their first international trophy since 1966, one Romanian journalist couldn’t hide their excitement for Hagi’s jubilant wedding celebrations.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Emanuel Rosu commented: “We have our final in Romania today.