Greece and Georgia’s Euro 2024 qualifier descends into anarchy with mass melee after challenge on Premier League target Kvicha Kvaratskhelia… as a substitute goalkeeper and coaching staff are sent off!
The Euro 2024 qualifying match between Georgia and Greece erupted into chaos with a half-time brawl.
The red mist descended as Kvicha Kvaratskhelia and Petros Mantalos faced off, with the latter being very practical in a challenge.
Soon dozens of players and coaches were involved in the scuffle and Georgia’s replacement goalkeeper Giorgi Loria was sent off along with a member of the Greek backroom team.
Kvaratskhelia had previously been treated for a facial injury after a fight for the ball with Kostas Tsimikas.
The match was tied 0-0 at half-time, with both teams looking to secure a place in the June championship in Germany.
The qualifying match between Greece and Georgia for the 2024 European Championship descended into chaos at half-time
Kvicha Kvaratskhelia was furious after some hands-on defending against Petros Mantalos
In a rough match, the Napoli striker was treated after a challenge from Kostas Tsimikas
Georgia has never been to a major tournament before, so this match with Greece was a chance to make history for them.
Kvaratskhelia is on the radar of Europe’s big clubs after his stunning development at Napoli.
Last year he helped them to their first Serie A title and the quarter-finals of the Champions League with 17 goals and 14 assists.
He is having a quieter season this time around, in line with Napoli’s decline in quality, but has still scored ten goals and set up a further six.
Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea and Newcastle are all linked to him to some extent, from the level of ‘keeping an eye on him’ to making bids.
Newcastle were reportedly turned down for a fee of £82million for him last summer, with Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis making a hard bargain.