Georgia continues to have a huge party after thousands of fans invade the streets of Tbilisi and other cities in the country to celebrate the victory performed on Wednesday by the Caucasian team against Portugal (2-0), which earned them a creditable third place that made a historic qualification for the round of 16 of European Cupwhere awaits you this Sunday (9:00 pm). Spain in Cologne.
The act of Georgia In his first participation in a final stage of the Euros, it will mean a huge financial reward for the heroes led by the Frenchman from the bench. Willy Sagnol. The oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili decided to donate 11 million dollars (10.2 million euros) to the Caucasus team, the ‘Cinderella’ of the tournament, for qualifying for the round of 16 after being knocked out Cristiano Ronaldo and company, as reported this Thursday by his political party.
This pasture could double and reach 22 million dollars (20.4 million euros), after the commitment made by Ivanishvili, in case the surprising Georgia team loses the total of Luis de la Fuente, became strong favorites for the title after their clean and successful group stage, and managed to make it to the quarterfinals. The extra motivation will not be lacking for those Sagnol In front of Red with some of the sweetest cousins.
Billionaire and former Prime Minister of Georgia
Ivanishvili (68 years old), who expressed his gratitude to the players, the coaching staff and the fans, emphasizing the importance of the football feat for a small country with only 3.7 million inhabitants, is a pro- Georgian businessman and politician who served as prime minister of the Caucasian country from October 2012 to November 2013. He is the founder and honorary president of the party Georgian dream.
Although he no longer performs government duties, he is a heavy hitter in national politics. Magazine Forbes It is estimated that his wealth reaches 4.9 billion dollars (about 4.5 billion euros), which makes him the richest person in Georgia. Also thanks to his luck he led the Cartu Foundationwhich is known for its charitable causes in Caucasus.
Source: La Verdad
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