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Mikheil Kavelashvili: The Man City forward who is now the disputed president of Georgia

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Mikheil Kavelashvili: The Man City forward who is now the disputed president of GeorgiaWhen most footballers conclude their playing careers they tend to go into management, punditry or business. But not Mikheil Kavelashvili. The former Manchester City striker has this week been sworn in as president of Georgia. He was the only candidate on the ballot and his election has been disputed following controversial wider elections and protests [...]
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News video: Georgia's new president sworn in amid political showdown

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Georgia has inaugurated a far-right governing party loyalist as president, escalating a political showdown moments after his pro-EU predecessor declared herself the "only legitimate president". The inauguration of former footballer Mikheil Kavelashvili ratchets up a months-long political crisis that...

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