Football: Greek championship suspended after violence

Football: Greek championship suspended after violence
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Summary Suspension will apply for at least this weekend while security measures are taken

ATHENS (AFP) - The Greek government on Wednesday suspended all matches in the country s football Super League following violence between rival supporters.

"The government decision to crack down on violence in stadiums is final," Deputy Sports Minister Stavros Kontonis said. "Under these conditions it is unthinkable to conduct our competitions. We need finally to apply the law."

The suspension will apply for at least this weekend while security measures are taken, the deputy minister said.
 

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