Parliament on Wednesday backed a controversial legal amendment that will prevent northern Greek soccer clubs PAOK and Xanthi from being relegated due to alleged infringement of ownership rules.
The amendment passed by 156 votes to 90. Fifty-four deputies abstained.
The vote was seen as a test of party discipline for ruling New Democracy.
The Professional Sports Commission ruled on Monday that the two clubs are in violation of Super League rules by having the same owner and recommended their…
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Source: ekathimerini.com