Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has shared details about his incredible performance, which included scoring the first goal in Georgia’s thrilling 2-0 victory over Portugal at Euro 2024. The Napoli player said that Cristiano Ronaldo, his “idol,” inspired him to play well during the game.
According to Kvaratskhelia, he was motivated to step up his game by playing against Ronaldo, a guy he had idolized since he was a young boy. The 23-year-old remarked, “I was playing against the player that I followed and idolized since I was a young kid.” in an interview with FIFA.
“This is my moment, I told myself before the game, and I knew I had to prove it on the field. Taking on your idol in a game is incredibly motivating. It was amazing.”
Additionally, he disclosed a unique exchange he had with Ronaldo prior to the game: “He came to me and wished me good luck. I was ecstatic and much more sure Georgia would prevail. That night, I gave it my all and enabled my team to accomplish a historic feat.”
One of the biggest upsets of Euro 2024 occurred with Georgia’s win, and Kvaratskhelia was instrumental in their incredible accomplishment.
