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Greek league set to be suspended

The announcement came 24 hours after football's ruling body FIFA urged the Hellenic Football Federation (EPO) to provide assurances the controversial new law, voted in on Wednesday, would not contradict its statutes on self-governance.

"The board has decided to suspend the 23rd round of games on February 25-26 as a warning," the Super League said in a statement while confirming this weekend's fixtures would go ahead as planned.

The Super League also criticised OPAP for a "13-month delay" in finalising their sponsorship agreement, a deal that according to media reports is worth several million euros.

"We have all realised football has become a punchbag for irresponsible politicians," the Super League added.

"Those who are sitting pretty on their parliamentary seats, a little before they are lost in oblivion for good, have found football the easy target for them to show their non-existent sensitivity and daring character."

The EPO had already voiced strong concerns over the new law amid worries about Greece's participation at Euro 2012.

FIFA, which has suspended Greece from international football in the past due to government interference, said on Thursday any contradiction in the statutes of world football's ruling body could have "adverse consequences."

Greece's cash-strapped second and third-tier leagues had already been suspended due to a players' union strike.