Georgia Complains About Officiating, Announces Changes Ahead of Greece Match

Georgia lost to Italy 78-62 in Eurobasket 2025, with coach Aleksandar Dzikic and player Beka Burjanadze hinting at issues with the officiating. Dzikic announced changes to the team for the match against Greece (August 31, 15:00), suggesting he will rotate players.

Dzikic stated he was confused by the treatment his players received from the referees, especially the big men, while Burjanadze emphasized that the officiating could have been better. Both expressed concerns about the back-to-back games.

Burjanadze said it is unacceptable to play consecutive games and that his team will fight until the end.