He Failed At Manchester City. Now He Is Georgia’s New Far-Right President.

Mikheil Kavelashvili’s path to politics started on the soccer field — but his old teammates are shocked by his rise,

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Far-Right Soccer Star Is Tapped for Presidency of Georgia

The vote, boycotted by opposition parties in Parliament, sets up a standoff with the sitting president and deepens turmoil in the country after protests and a disputed election.
The New York Times - 9h
Crisis-hit Georgia names ex-Man City player as president

After 17 days of pro-EU protests, a 53-year-old former footballer is appointed president.
BBC News - 9h
Georgian lawmakers elect far-right, anti-west hardliner as new president

Constitutional crisis deepens as opposition says election of former footballer Mikheil Kavelashvili is ‘illegitimate’. Georgian lawmakers have elected Mikheil Kavelashvili , a pro-Russia, hardline ...
The Guardian - 15h
Why Purdy believes he ‘failed the team' in 49ers' loss to Rams

Brock Purdy shouldered the blame for the San Francisco 49ers' 12-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night at Levi's Stadium.
Yahoo Sports - 1d
Ruben Amorim insists he never spoke to Manchester City about manager’s job

Amorim was linked with City amid Guardiola uncertainty Manchester United manager faces first derby on Sunday Ruben Amorim has insisted he never spoke to Manchester City about becoming Pep ...
The Guardian - 1d
Trump Wants Mass Deportations. He Will Need Jails and Sanctuary Cities to Help.

Immigration experts say the Trump administration would need cooperation from local law enforcement to deport millions of people.
The New York Times - 3d
Syria's state news agency denies rumors that President Bashar Assad has left the country, says he is at work in Damascus

Syria's state news agency denies rumors that President Bashar Assad has left the country, says he is at work in Damascus
ABC News - Dec. 7
Haley on Biden's pardon reversal: 'He thought he was going to be president again

Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley (R) recently weighed in on the reason behind President Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter, pointing to the twists and turns of the presidential election ...
The Hill - Dec. 7
Bryce Young Was Benched. Now He’s Experiencing a Revival.

After early chaos in Carolina, the former No. 1 pick has settled in, a columnist for The Athletic writes.
The New York Times - Dec. 4