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Posted by: Kaka Is Brilliant Jul 3 2006, 03:50 PM

Ok I'm sure Nova and dst will shed some light on this, but I've heard today that Greece national team and Greek club sides have been suspended by FIFA, because of political involvement? So what did actually happen

Posted by: GULLIVER Jul 3 2006, 04:56 PM

FIFA suspends the Hellenic Football Federation

The FIFA Emergency Committee, composed of five presidents and one representative of each of the six confederations, today (3 July 2006) decided to suspend the Hellenic Football Federation (HFF), having determined that the situation of the HFF is not in line with the principles of the FIFA Statutes regarding the independence of member associations and the independence of the decision-making process of the football-governing body in each country.
In September 2005, the FIFA Executive Committee gave the HFF a deadline of 15 July 2006 to obtain from the Greek government an amendment to the national law on sports in order to enable the association to be in conformity with the FIFA Statutes and the relevant UEFA regulations.

In spite of repeated warnings from both FIFA and UEFA, the commitment expressed by Greek government representatives to amend the law on sport to irrevocably recognise that football matters can only be decided by the HFF and its subordinated football structures has not been respected. In fact, the recently-presented draft of a new law on professional leagues constitutes another example of interference from the government in football affairs. Therefore, the FIFA Emergency Committee has determined that the deadline would not be met by the HFF and that the suspension of this federation was necessary.

This decision means that the HFF and all of its members (clubs, players, officials) are suspended with immediate effect and until further notice from all international contact, which also includes participation in international competitions at all levels, the organisation of international matches in Greece and the appointment of officials for international duties


fifa.com

I think by the end of July eveything will be fine, but still can't understand why so strict!

Posted by: dst Jul 3 2006, 06:28 PM

to be honest ... I don't know sh!t !!!!



Since that worst-man-ever-to-face-the-Earth, that son of a b!tch called Gagatsis took over the Greek FF football here has been on its way down (more and more every year for 10 years now).I hate that m0therf@cker ... All I know is that he might need to resign in order for FIFA to withdraw that suspension they decided .


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What concerns Milan is that Yaya Toure is sure to leave Olympiacos this summer so this might be a good chance (if Chelsea is not still interested that is ... ) for us !!!

Posted by: Nova Jul 7 2006, 01:06 AM

The whole greek football federation is a joke .

Smaller teams will never ever eeeeeeeever win something major in Greece. Believe me when i say teams like Panathinaikos & Olympiakos have like the richest @ssholes as presidents . All the money in the world , and still buy some worthless cheap players from God knows where ! Trust me when i say they can buy the most expensive players , but are just too d@mn cheap.

I know there are plenty talented greek players , but they dont get the chance.

F*uckups like Vryzas & Charisteas will play for greece untill rehagel quitts

I don't care less if Greece is banned from Fifa & Uefa competitions. Something had to happen and I hope it's happening now .

Thank you & goodnight

Posted by: Nova Jul 12 2006, 05:31 PM

FIFA lifts suspension on Hellenic Football Federation
12 Jul 2006
The FIFA Emergency Committee decided today (12 July 2006) to lift the suspension on the Hellenic Football Federation (HFF)


To portugal :

Posted by: dst Jul 12 2006, 08:34 PM

and Gagatsis did not resign ...

poor Greek football !!!

Posted by: Portikins Jul 12 2006, 10:29 PM

Thank god.

Katsouranis is really a good player. I've seen the last Benfica pre-season matches.

I would like to see him next Euro, maybe next WC.