Georgia players set to receive $10 million for Euro 2024 triumph

A former Georgia prime minister wants to give his country’s men’s national soccer players a massive financial boost for their Euro 2024 performance. Bidzina Ivanishvili, the nation’s leader from 2012 to 2013, has offered to pay Georgia’s players about $10.6 million. The money will split between the coaches and players of the team.

Ivanishvili’s donation comes as Georgia miraculously beat perennial powerhouse Portugal to qualify for the Euro 2024 knockout round. Georgia, led by star forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, topped Portugal 2-0 in the final matchup of Group F. The victory was the biggest upset in the tournament’s history based on FIFA Rankings. FIFA ranks Georgia 74th while Portugal sits in sixth.

The Crusaders had to win on Wednesday to advance to the Euros knockout round. Although they only just finished third in their group, Georgia will move on due to being one of the top four third-placed teams in the competition.

Georgian players could receive another $10.6 million with Spain win

Ivanishvili labeled the triumph against Portugal as a “historic and dream victory.” The 68-year-old politician, however, may continue to give Georgia bonuses. He went on to claim that he would supply the team with another $10.6 million if they were to next beat Spain.

La Roja currently ranks eighth in the world and is having a stellar tournament. Spain was the only team in the competition to win all three of their group-stage matches. They managed to triumph in the trio of games in impressive fashion as well.

After thumping Croatia 3-0, Spain then topped Italy and Albania by a scoreline of 1-0 each. Group B was the most competitive group, but La Roja made it look fairly easy. Georgia and Spain will next face off on Sunday, June 30 in Cologne.

Georgia players previously clashed with Ivanishvili before Euro 2024

Despite not being Georgia’s prime minister anymore, Ivanishvili has racked up a fortune reportedly worth nearly $5…

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Author : Chris Moore

Publish date : 2024-06-27 17:12:05

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