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UEFA, FIFA warn Greece over prospective new laws

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NYON, Switzerland -- UEFA and FIFA say they have sent a final warning to Greece that they face suspension from international football for government interference.

The Greek government wants to pass laws punishing violence at sports events, including imposing fines and threatening to cancel matches.

Football's governing bodies have strict rules protecting their member federations' independence to run their own affairs.

UEFA general secretary Gianni Infantino says a joint letter with FIFA was sent to the Greek government on Wednesday.

Infantino hopes the threat "will make them reconsider their actions, so we can still work together to resolve the issues affecting Greek football."

Teams and officials from suspended countries cannot take part in international matches and meetings.

In 2006, FIFA briefly suspended Greece when European champion for government interference.

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