Departing Sporting midfielder started in draw with Romania (1-1) | OneFootball

Giorgi Kochorashvili, a midfielder for Sporting, was named in Georgia’s starting lineup in the home draw against Romania (1-1), in a friendly between two national teams that will not be taking part in the 2026 World Cup.

The home side took the lead early in the second half through a goal by Kvilitaia (Metz), however, the Romanians eventually managed to equalise in the 81st minute through striker Louis Munteanu (DC United).

Kochorashvili played the full 90 minutes and, before beginning his holiday period, he will represent his country once again next Friday, this time against the Bahrain national team, at the Mikheil Meskhi Stadium in Georgia.

After losing the Portuguese Cup while representing Sporting on 24 May, against Torreense, the Lions’ number 14 travelled to Georgia to work under the guidance of French coach Willy Sagnol.

Kochorashvili arrived at Alvalade at the start of the 2025/26 season from Levante. At the time of signing, he agreed a contract valid until 2030, with a release clause set at 80 million euros. With 26 appearances this season, his continuation in Rui Borges’ squad will not happen.

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