The nation of Georgia has been racked by protests and political turmoil but there’s one cause that almost everyone supports: the national soccer team.
Georgia’s fans celebrate the victory of their team in the Euro 2024 qualifying play-off soccer match between Georgia and Greece at the Boris Paichadze National Stadium in Tbilisi , Georgia, Tuesday, March 26, 2024. FILE - Georgia’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia , right, celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal during the Euro 2024 group A qualifying soccer match between Georgia and Scotland at the Boris Paichadze National Stadium in Tbilisi , Georgia, on Nov. 16, 2023.
Since then, the most notable crowds have been protesters. Demonstrations lasting weeks have pitted opposition supporters against the government as the protesters push back against what they call the “Russian law,” which they say would restrict the media in the South Caucasus country of 3.7 million and jeopardize its bid to join the European Union.
“Khvicha is a special player. He has had incredible evolution the last two years but overall he’s stayed the same, kept his motivation very high,” said Sagnol, who knows all about elite-level soccer after winning the Champions League as a Bayern Munich player. “He’s a good example for everyone, also for the other players, and he’s just a fantastic leader.”
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