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Matthew Holt

Euro 2024: Georgia substitute handed bizarre booking as referee uses niche law

Giorgi Gvelesiani on his phone ahead of Georgia's game against Czechia at Euro 2024.

Euro 2024 viewers will have been surprised to see Georgia defender Giorgi Gvelesiani booked as soon as he entered the pitch on Saturday.

The 33-year-old centre-back was introduced after 81 minutes played against the Czech Republic and was on for no more than 10 seconds before being cautioned by referee Daniel Siebert.

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