Quotations from the special TV programme Gica has been invited at "CNN Turk"

• "I chosed Galatasaray after Barcelona not because of money.There were other reasons...First, I was 31 and I played far away from my country for 6 years I preferred to be close to my home.Second, Galatasaray was the team which wanted me most and lastly we have similar thoughts...Champion who always wants to win..."

What did Galatasaray give you?

• " Galatasaray did a very good job by signing contract with "Hagi".This marriage make both of us gain more prestige."

What about your unforgettable momemts?

• "There are a lot of moments but I first remeber UEFA Final because there was a great responsibility on me since I was sent off.Then the goal I scored against Athletico Bilbao at 90th minute.The penalty I scored at Leeds.Monaco and Dortmund matches...And also Bursaspor and Altay goalkeepers should know me very well...(he laughes)"

Do you agree that everyone loves you ?

• "I can not say anything about that.I am not the person to confirm that.I love everyone.And more important than love, I respect everyone.Ask the rest to them...But at least I know my wife loves me...Thats enough for me..(he laughes)"

Are you tired?

• "Yes...I am tired of media etc. but not playing football."

You argue with the referees.Are you always right and are they always wrong?

• " I grew up with respect.I didn't do anything for the past 4 years.But unfortunately, this image is given to me by the media.Other people may like or not, may accept or not but personally I can not stand injustice.I am here for 5 years...Does anyone know how much faults Hagi was exposed to?All opponents' coaches give at least a player to mark me and they say "You will even go to toilet with him." Does any of those players face any cards? As far as I remember, none of them were shown a card this year.I just ask them why they do not show a card to the player who make faults to me. But there are huge propagandas and those affect the referees.That's a strategy to stop Galatasaray. I am a player who wants to play football, I don't mark anyone but if the referees don't intervene, how can I stand?"

At Galatasaray?

• "Why not? I am willing to work for Galatasaray with pleasure just as I did at past years.But my willingness is not enough they must also want me. (he laughes)"

What Lucescu says about Hagi:

• " Great players feel the responsibility of team's being unsuccessful, much more.Hagi is not aggressive , he is ambitious."

After the match against Real Madrid (April 3, 2001)

"I'm proud of this victory. We tried to win the game in the second half and all my friends did their best. Fatih Akyel played especially well and created two goals."

"I even don't want to call this person a referee, he is a thief.He tried to stole points from us but we didn't let.Some people don't want us to be the champions.If they want this that much we can give it as a gift."