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Ιntervention from FIFA and UEFA for the Greek Cup
FIFA and UEFA have reacted to the Hellenic Football Federation's (EPO) update regarding the cancelling of the Greek Cup by the Alternate Minister of Sports.
In the first meeting of the committee of the International Federation, with its newly elected...
Greece
Olympiacos to Play in Champions League Despite Match-Fixing Allegations
UEFA said that Olympiacos Piraeus FC will play in Champions League despite match-fixing allegations by rivals Panathinaikos, who appealed to CAS.
Olympiacos will be on Thursday's draw for the Champions League groups after football's highest court, the Court of Arbitration...
Crime
Olympiakos President Marinakis Released Under Bail Terms
Shipping magnate and Olympiakos FC president Vangelis Marinakis spent seven hours making his plea before the special corruption investigator, Giorgos Andreadis, regarding the organization of an alleged criminal football organization that was controlling the domestic games
Olympiakos’ vice president Savvas...
Greece
UEFA EURO 2016: Faroe Islands Crash Greece's Hopes (Final Score 2-1)
The Faroe Islands defeated Greece once again in UEFA EURO 2016 qualifying Group F. Greece, who were the 2004 European champions saw their last hopes to advance to Euro 2016 finals eliminated.
The hosts went 2-0 ahead with a goal...
Greece
FIFA Satisfied With New Changes in Greek Soccer
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) sent positive feedback concerning the changes in Greece's new sports law, dropping the threat of a Greek soccer's "Grexit" from all future international tournaments.
In a letter made public by the Hellenic Football Federation (EPO) on Friday, FIFA expressed its satisfaction on...
Greece
Greek Sports Min: Draft Bill on Battling Violence in Sports Is Ready
Greek Deputy Sports Minister Stavros Kontonis announced on Tuesday, May 5 that the new draft bill on tackling violence in sports has been finalized, after talks with international federations in order to improve certain articles and paragraphs.
Furthermore, the Greek...
Greece
Greek Minister Tables Amendments to Sports Violence Bill, Including Points Debated in Committee
Greek Sports Minister Stavros Kontonis tabled in Parliament amendments to a draft bill on dealing with sports violence that were discussed with other parties on Tuesday, during the committee reading of the bill.
The bill as a whole passed in...
Greece
FIFA-UEFA Send Ultimatum to Greek Sports Minister Over Proposed Sports Bill
FIFA and UEFA sent an ultimatum to Greece that the country’s national football team and domestic clubs run the risk of being excluded from international competitions if the legislative bill to combat corruption and hooliganism in all the country's sports, proposed...
Greece
FIFA-UEFA Threaten to Ban Greek Teams from International Football Over Sports Law
FIFA and UEFA have threatened the Greek Ministry of Sports that they may ban Greece's teams from all international tournaments unless there are several changes in the new sports law.
The new sports legislation drafted by Deputy Sports Minister Stavros Kontonis gives more...
Crime
Greek Sports Minister Oblivious to Culprits of Football Violence
Deputy Sports Minister Stavros Kontonis has proved once again that in Greek politics, a Minister doesn't necessarily need to have any idea of the portfolio he is getting.
Either that, or Mr. Kontonis lives on another planet. A planet where football,...