Georgia, Mikheil Kavelashvili

Former soccer star set to become Georgia's president in a blow to country's EU aspirations
Former soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili became president of Georgia on Saturday, as the ruling party tightened its grip in what the opposition calls a blow to the country’s EU aspirations and a victory for former imperial ruler Russia.
Georgia political crisis deepens as lawmakers vote in far-right ex-soccer player as president
Georgian lawmakers have voted in far-right former soccer star Mikheil Kavelashvili as next president of Georgia, amid mounting popular anger over the government’s halt to EU accession talks.
Who is Mikheil Kavelashvili, Former Manchester City Player-Turned Georgia President
Born in Bolnisi, Soviet Georgia, Mikheil Kavelashvili rose through Dinamo Tbilisi ranks and made 46 appearances for the national team, scoring nine goals
Former Premier League footballer voted president of Georgia
Mikheil Kavelashvili was a striker for Manchester City between 1996 and 1997, and later played for several clubs in the Swiss Super League. His election follows weeks of protests over the ruling party's ties to Russia.
Ex-soccer player becomes Georgia's president in a blow to its EU aspirations
Former soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili has become president of Georgia as the ruling party tightens its grip in what the opposition calls a blow to the country’s EU aspirations and a victory for Ru
Georgian government votes in far-right former soccer player as president
Georgian lawmakers have voted in far-right former soccer star Mikheil Kavelashvili as next president of Georgia, amid mounting popular anger over the government’s halt to EU accession talks.
Ex-soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili becomes Georgia's president as the ruling party consolidates power
Ex-soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili becomes Georgia's president as the ruling party consolidates power.

Lawmakers in Georgia elect hardline critic of West

Ex-soccer player Kavelashvili becomes Georgia’s president in a blow to its EU aspirations
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