21 minutes ago Former Manchester City star set to become next president of Georgia almost two decades after his unforgettable debut for the Citizens against Manchester United

Former Manchester City striker Mikheil Kavelashvili is to stand for election to be president of Georgia, his political party has announced.

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92 minutes ago Former Manchester City player becomes presidential candidate in Georgia

Ruling party picks Mikheil Kavelashvili for mostly ceremonial post in electoral college vote he is likely to winThe governing party in Georgia has picked a former Manchester City footballer as its candidate for president after a disputed victory in last month’s parliamentary election that has sparked protests. The Georgian Dream party nominated Mikheil Kavelashvili, a 53-year-old former national team and Premier League player, for the mostly ceremonial presidential post on Wednesday. He is all but certain to win the 14 December vote by the electoral college controlled by the ruling party.Georgian Dream retained control of the parliament in the election on 26 October which was widely seen as a referendum on the country’s effort to join the EU. The opposition said the vote was rigged unde...

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Adele was tearful as she told her fans in Las Vegas that she was 'so sad' that her two-year residency was over, but 'so glad' that it happened in the first place

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22 hours ago Court rejects request to sideline San Jose State volleyball player on grounds she’s transgender

A federal appeals court has upheld a ruling that allows a San Jose State women’s volleyball team member to play in the Mountain West Conference tournament after complaints said she should be ineligible on grounds that she’s transgender

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Adele spoke about visiting in her grandparents in Wales during the final week of her Las Vegas residency

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Verstappen joined an exclusive club in claiming his fourth world championship in Las Vegas but as Kieran Jackson explains, the indomitable Dutchman can cement his legendary status further... if he wants to

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