Euro 2024 is in full swing, and traditional powerhouses such as England, France, Germany, and Spain are undoubtedly regarded as the favorites to win the tournament! And for some teams, being able to stand on this field is a success in itself! Georgia, a country located at the border of Europe and Asia, is about to usher in an important moment at Euro 2024, and Georgia will face Turkey at 00:00 am on June 19, which is also the first time in the team's history to participate in the main stage of the European Championship!
According to the latest FIFA rankings, Georgia, which is worth just over 150 million euros with a total value of the whole team, ranks 75th, compared with the 88th place in the national football team that barely ranks among the top 18 in the Asian zone of the World Preliminaries, only 13 places lower than Georgia.
The history of Georgian football dates back to the beginning of the 20th century. Football as a sport quickly became popular in Georgia. However, as part of the Soviet Union, the development of football in Georgia was somewhat limited and did not make a name for itself on the international stage.
With the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, it also brought new challenges and opportunities for Georgian football. At the beginning of independence, Georgian football faced a lack of infrastructure, a shortage of funds, and a loss of talent.
In this context, football academies have been established to develop youth football, the most famous of which is the Dynamo Tbilisi Football Academy, which not only provides Georgian football with a large number of talents, but also fosters a unique football culture. Known for its high-quality training and attention to technical detail, Georgian Football Academy has laid a solid foundation for the rise of Georgian football.
From the perspective of geographical location, most of Georgia's territory is located in Asia, but due to historical and cultural reasons, Georgia chose to leave Asia and join Europe in 1993.
Euro 2024 qualifiers became a turning point for Georgian football. In the contest with the European powers, the Georgian team showed unprecedented combat effectiveness and team spirit, not only won respect, but also won victory! In the end, they eliminated the former European champion Greece 4-2 on penalties and entered the main match of the European Championship in history.
During the rise of Georgian football, a group of excellent players became the pride of the country. Among them, Kvaratskhelia has become a representative of Georgian football with his outstanding performance and leadership skills. His achievements in Naples have not only enhanced the international status of Georgian football, but also inspired more young players to pursue their football dreams.
Participating in the main tournament of the European Championship for the first time is both a great honor and a new challenge for Georgian football. On the stage of the European Championship, the Georgian team will face top teams and players. This is not only an opportunity to test their own strength, but also a stage to show the charm of Georgian football.
The rise of Georgian football is full of hardships and challenges! From the confusion at the beginning of independence, to today's European Cup new army, Georgian football with hard work and persistence, wrote a glorious history of its own, in fact, throughout the world football, the story of the weak team's counterattack is constantly staged, out of Asia into Europe for 32 years, 8 attempts finally realized the dream of the European Cup! Looking at the successful cases of others, I feel a little inexplicably sad, and I don't know when I can witness the rise of Chinese football!