Georgia

2024 - 6 - 27

Georgia Shocks Portugal in Euro 2024: A David and Goliath Story

Anarchy Wrestling - Bidzina Ivanishvili - Euro 2024 - Euro 2024 qualification - Gelsenkirchen - Georgia national football team - Knockout stage - Portugal national football team - Tbilisi - UEFA

Find out how Georgia's historic win against Portugal at Euro 2024 amazed the world!

Georgia made headlines in the football world with a stunning 2-0 victory over Portugal in the UEFA European Championship on 27th June 2024. The triumph sent shockwaves through Tbilisi, igniting celebrations as fans poured onto the streets to revel in their team's success. The win, secured in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, marked Georgia's first-ever qualification for the knockout stages of a major tournament. The underdog status of the Georgian team added an extra layer of excitement as they defied all odds to advance.

Bidzina Ivanishvili, the billionaire former Prime Minister and founder of Georgia's ruling party, proudly announced a $10 million donation to the team for their outstanding performance at the Euros. This generous gesture highlighted the unity and pride felt by the nation in their football team's unexpected success.

Following this unprecedented victory, Georgia's capital, Tbilisi, erupted in jubilation, painting the city in a vibrant display of joy and pride. The national side's achievement at Euro 2024 will be remembered as a defining moment in Georgian football history, showcasing their resilience and determination on the international stage.

Adding to the remarkable Euro 2024 journey, the Georgia professional wrestling scene also made waves with Anarchy Wrestling's event in Royston, GA. The promotion's impact on the sports industry reflects the country's diversity and passion for athletic competition, further solidifying Georgia's reputation as a rising star in both football and professional wrestling.

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Georgia 2-0 Portugal (27 Jun, 2024) Game Analysis - - ESPN (SG) (ESPN)

Expert recap and game analysis of the Georgia vs. Portugal Uefa European Championship game from 27 June 2024 on - ESPN (SG).

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Tbilisi erupts in celebration as Georgia advance at Euro 2024 (The Straits Times)

Georgia's 2-0 win in their final Group F match against Portugal drew people back home out onto the streets. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Georgia's Ivanishvili pledges $10 million for team sparkling at Euros (CNA)

TBILISI : The founder of Georgia's ruling party, billionaire former Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili, said on Thursday he would donate 30 million lari ...

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Georgia 2 Portugal 0 - Highlights (beIN SPORTS MENA Breaking News)

Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Georgia secured a historic place in the knockout stages of Euro 2024 after a stunning 2-0 win over Portugal on Wednesday, ...

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The one thing these Euros lacked was a true underdog. Enter Georgia (The Guardian)

In today's Euro 2024 Daily: Georgia make it to the last 16.

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Euro 2024: Georgia shocks Portugal to advance to the knockout ... (Yahoo Sports)

Georgia had never qualified for a major tournament before Euro 2024.

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Georgia erupts in celebration at surprise Euro 2024 success ... (NBC News)

The Georgian capital Tbilisi erupted in celebration on Wednesday after the national side completed a stunning victory over Portugal that propelled them into ...

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Georgia professional wrestling is on another level - Press Pass Sports (Press Pass Sports)

Georgia independent wrestling promotion Anarchy Wrestling held a recent show in Royston, GA. [Kale Steed/ Press Pass Sports] Many of you may not know this ...

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Georgia stuns Portugal to reach Euro 2024 knockout stages in first ... (CNN)

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia of Georgia celebrates after scoring his team's first goal against Portugal at Arena AufSchalke on June 26, 2024 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.

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A huge pay day for Georgia's heroes! Nation's richest man and ex ... (Goal.com)

Georgia's richest man, Bidzina Ivanishvili, donated a massive sum to the national team as a reward for their incredible performances at Euro 2024.

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