Daniel McDonnell: How political football has become a dangerous game for Georgia
Euro 2024 adventure has overlapped with turmoil at home and Willy Sagnol’s players are caught up in it
Since posting on Facebook that 'Georgia's future is in Europe', star man Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has been maintained his silence. Photo by Levan Verdzeuli/Getty Images
For a section of Georgia supporters who attended their historic and thrilling loss to Turkey in Dortmund on Tuesday, it was a moral victory in more ways than one.
Willy Sagnol’s side acquitted themselves brilliantly on their major tournament debut, and it was only erratic finishing in the dying stages that cost them a famous result. They have been widely acclaimed for their efforts.
