The Greek football federation strongly condemned "the new, mafia-type attack on a Super League referee". AdvertisementThe Greek federation has suspended the five officials pending the outcome of their investigation. The referees association had called their strike initially for January 11-12 to protest at a "lack of respect" for their job. "The non-protection of referees and Greek football in general from comments, announcements and verbal violence made daily by club administrators, journalists and many others involved in the sport have left us no other choice but to take action," the referees said this month. They said they will officiate the next round of matches on December 21-23 before beginning their indefinite strike.

Source: Daily Nation December 24, 2019 02:48 UTC