Georgia caused a major upset at the Veltins-Arena by defeating Portugal 2-0, with goals from Kvaratskhelia and Mikautadze.
Achieving an unexpected result in their final match, Georgia earned 4 points and secured their place in the Euro 2024 Round of 16 as one of the four best third-placed teams.
This historic achievement brought joy to all the people of Georgia. Kvaratskhelia and her teammates also received a large bonus from generous donors.
According to the Georgian Times, former Georgian Prime Minister and billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili has pledged to reward the team members with $10 million (equivalent to 30 million Georgian Lari).
Georgia will face title contenders Spain in the round of 16. Coach Bidzina Ivanishvili further motivated the players by offering an additional $10 million bonus if they defeat "the Bulls".
A statement from the Georgia billionaire's spokesperson read: "30 million Lari will be given to the Georgia national soccer team."
At the same time, Mr. Bidzina Ivanishvili proposed that, if Georgia wins against Spain and advances to the quarter-finals of Euro 2024, the Georgian national team members will receive an additional bonus of 30 million Lari.
EURO 2024 after the group stage: England, France lose value and Austria, Georgia impress
EURO 2024 went through the group stage with many emotions, in which the two candidates England and France caused great disappointment, the own goal incident and strong impressions from Austria and Georgia.
EURO 2024: Kvaratskhelia and the Georgian fairy tale
Kvaratskhelia's Georgia made a miracle when defeating Portugal 2-0 to enter the round of 16 of EURO 2024, in the first time participating in the European football festival.
Video of Georgia 2-0 Portugal goal - Group F EURO 2024
Georgia caused a major upset by defeating Ronaldo and Portugal 2-0 to secure a place in the Round of 16 in their first-ever appearance at the EUROs.
Georgia caused an earthquake to defeat Portugal, entering the round of 16 of EURO 2024
Georgia pulled off the biggest surprise of the tournament so far by defeating Portugal 2-0, thus securing a spectacular ticket to the Round of 16 of EURO 2024.
Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/cau-thu-georgia-nhan-tien-thuong-khung-nho-chien-tich-euro-2024-2296126.html
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