Georgia, Man City and Kavelashvili

Who is Mikheil Kavelashvili, the ex-Manchester City player who could become Georgia's next president?
Mikheil Kavelashvili, 53, a former Manchester City player, is all set to be Georgia’s next president after the ruling Georgian Dream party selected him as its candidate for the upcoming December 14 election.
Ex-Man City striker Kavelashvili to become Georgia president
Former Manchester City striker Mikheil Kavelashvili is set to become the president of Georgia after the country's ruling party nominated him as their candidate.
'I used to play upfront for Man City and now my pro-Russia party will make me president'
Mikheil Kavelashvili played for Manchester City from 1995 to 1997 and is best remembered for scoring on his debut against Manchester United in April 1996
Former Manchester City footballer set to become next president of Georgia
Georgia’s pro-Kremlin ruling party has picked a former Manchester City footballer as its presidential candidate. Mikheil Kavelashvili, an anti-Western political hardliner, is all but certain to become president in December after the government ditched plans for a nationwide election.
Ex-Man City footballer set to be next Georgian president
Former striker Mikheil Kavelashvili is an outspoken critic of the West.
Georgia’s governing party taps pro-Russian ex-footballer for president
Bidzina Ivanishvili, the billionaire honorary chairman of the Georgian Dream party, announced the decision on Wednesday, calling the 53-year-old former deputy and footballer “the embodiment of a Georgian man” before a vote on the mostly ceremonial position on December 14.
Georgia's ruling party nominates far-right former footballer for president
Georgian Dream picks Mikheil Kavelashvili as presidential candidate amid protests and opposition backlash over disputed parliamentary elections.View on euronews
Former Man City player Mikheil Kavelashvili set to become next president of Georgia
Former Manchester City striker Mikheil Kavelashvili is set to become the next president of Georgia after the country's ruling party nominated him as their candidate.
Georgia Ruling Party Approves Cabinet With Kobakhidze as Premier
Georgian lawmakers approved Irakli Kobakhidze to continue as prime minister even as members of the opposition pressed on with a boycott in protest of last month’s parliamentary election results.
Far-right ex-footballer Mikheil Kavelashvili tapped as Georgia’s next president
His election to a largely ceremonial post is all but assured, again signalling a shift towards Russia. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Georgia's governing party picks former soccer player as presidential candidate
Georgia’s governing party has picked a former soccer player as its candidate for president following a disputed victory in last month’s parliamentary election that has sparked protests and led to an o
Far-right Ex-footballer Tapped As Georgia's Next President
Georgia's ruling party on Wednesday nominated far-right politician, former football international Mikheil Kavelashvili for ...
Former Premier League star who scored debut goal against Man Utd now set to become president of Georgia
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