Temur Ketsbaia criticizes the state of football in Georgia

On April 30, 2026, Temur Ketsbaia, the current coach of Dinamo Tbilisi, publicly criticized the management and development of football in Georgia. During a media appearance, Ketsbaia contrasted the Georgian league's performance with the Cyprus football league, which he praised for its potential to qualify two teams for the Champions League. He stated that while Cyprus is a small nation, its clubs are showing progress, whereas Georgian teams struggle to pass the first qualifying round. Ketsbaia highlighted a significant lack of local investment and passion for the sport, noting that wealthy individuals fail to contribute financially. He argued that it is impossible to build competitive teams solely with local resources without external funding and the acquisition of foreign players. The coach concluded by stating that expecting external forces or 'aliens' to solve domestic football issues is unrealistic. He emphasized that the country must prioritize sports investment to achieve professional growth.