Georgian lawmakers have voted in far-right former soccer star Mikheil Kavelashvili as next president of Georgia, amid mounting popular anger over the government’s halt to EU accession talks.

Ex-soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili becomes Georgia's president as the ruling party consolidates power.

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Former soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili became president of Georgia on Saturday, as the ruling party tightened its grip in what the opposition calls a blow to the country’s EU aspirations and a victory for former imperial ruler Russia.

Former soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili has been elected as Georgia's new president, marking a significant political shift. Kavelashvili's victory has generated excitement, as he transitions from sports to national leadership in Georgia.

A former Manchester City footballer Mikheil Kavelashvili has been elected president by Georgia's contested parliament.

Kavelashvili received 224 votes, with one ballot spoiled, surpassing the required 200 votes for victory. The electoral college comprises 300 members, including parliament deputies, members of the Supreme Councils of Adjara and Abkhazia,