ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The Greek government says it is backing a shakeup of the country’s soccer league as prosecutors begin an investigation into allegations of corruption and attempted match-fixing.
The government on Friday requested that the Greek Football Association intervene and take authority from the Superleague, the body which currently runs the country’s top league with little regulation.
The GFA has also been asked to consider using foreign referees for certain domestic games.
Also Friday, prosecutors began hearing testimony from referees after a prominent lawyer handed judicial authorities what he said were taped conversations providing evidence of attempts to bribe a Greek referee and others.
