Sagnol sacked as Georgia boss after Nations League upset

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Former France international Willy Sagnol has been sacked as Georgia coach, the country’s football federation announced Saturday.

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The move comes after Friday’s 1-0 defeat at home to Northern Ireland in Georgia’s opening match in the Nations League.

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“The Georgian national football team will be coached by Georgian specialist Ramaz Svanadze until the end of 2028,” the country’s federation said.

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“Svanadze will replace Frenchman Willy Sagnol as head coach.”

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Former Bayern Munich right-back and France international Sagnol took over Georgia in February 2021 and guided them to a first European Championship appearance three years later.

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“Thank you, Willy Sagnol, for every minute spent with the Georgian national team and for the emotions we shared together along this historic path,” the federation added.

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Svanadze, 45, was previously in charge of the Georgian under-21 side, with whom he reached the European Championship finals on two occasions.

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AFP

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