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Former Soccer Star Elected President Of Georgia Amid EU Tensions

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Georgian lawmakers have elected a new president, Mikheil Kavelashvili, a former soccer star and member of the ruling Georgian Dream party. The decision was made on Saturday, with Kavelashvili being the sole candidate in the running.

At 53 years old, Kavelashvili brings a background in both politics and sports to his new role. He previously served as a Member of Parliament and also played for the English soccer team Manchester City during the 1990s.

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