Greece Banned!

[Behind Enemy Lines]

Greece given suspension by Fifa

Fifa has suspended European champions Greece and its member clubs from international competition because of government interference in the sport.
World governing body Fifa said the Hellenic Football Federation had broken rules on "the independence of members and decision-making in each country".

It means Greek clubs and officials are banned from European competitions.

And it jeopardises Steve McClaren's first game as England boss, which was due to be against Greece on 16 August.

The suspension will be in place with "immediate effect" and "until further notice", according to a Fifa statement.

 

[Gritt23]

Where do they draw the line on government interference, bearing in mind the formal Italian Prime Minister was in charge of AC Milan at the same time.

 

[Icy Gull]

Where do they draw the line on government interference, bearing in mind the formal Italian Prime Minister was in charge of AC Milan at the same time.

Ahh but it's Italy, like Ferrari in motor racing, shit never sticks.

 

[Trigger]

And it jeopardises Steve McClaren's first game as England boss, which was due to be against Greece on 16 August.

McClaren OUT!

 

[zefarelly]

Ahh but it's Italy, like Ferrari in motor racing, shit never sticks.

too f***ing right . . .teflon coated cocks !

shame they don't do the same to all the cheating bastards at the WC finals

 

[Lander]

How long for?

 

[Rangdo]

Well they've been banned for not adhering to guidelines so I guess it will be until they start adhering to them.

 

[London Irish]

Better organise another game quick, Russia under Hiddink, Croatia and even Israel are gonna be no pushover.

 

[Lord Bracknell]

Re: Re: Greece Banned!

McClaren OUT!

Ahh but it's Italy, like Ferrari in motor racing, shit never sticks.

McClaren v Ferrari ... the contest that we've been waiting for.