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. Led by Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who is nicknamed “Kvaradona” by his fans in Italy for his Diego Maradona-like skills, Georgia is the only team among the 24 at Euro 2024 which has never played a European Championship before. Georgia beat former champion Greece in March to reach its first major tournament since independence from the Sovi
A man who tried to invade the pitch at the Champions League final at Wembley as part of a prank to win £250,000 from a Belarusian vlogger has been handed a three-year ban from UK football games. Ukrainian Yevhenii Lubnenko, 29, was wearing a T-shirt with the vlogger's name on it when stewards stopped him from getting on the turf less than three minutes after kick-off on Saturday, Westminster Magistrates' Court heard on Monday. The Uber driver - who was unable to give a UK address, saying "I do not remember, I am here for a few days" - pleaded guilty to going on to the playing area at a football match contrary to Section 4 of the Football (Offences) Act 1991.
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It comes after the West Midlands-born star helped lead his side Real Madrid to victory in the Champions League final on Saturday. Top Trumps said the 20-year-old had beaten the likes of Lionel Messi to the number one spot primarily due to his estimated market worth of €150m (£128m) - coupled with his talent and potential. Bellingham is expected to be a key player for England when the national team compete in the upcoming Euro 2024 tournament in Germany.