Position for her decision EPO to hold the Cup final in Panthessaliko, without people, and its overall stance on the matter, the government representative took, Pavlos Marinakis.
During the journalists’ briefing, Mr. Marinakis characterized inexplicable the federation’s decision to hold the final of the Betsson Greek Cup at the only stadium, as he said, where no cameras have been installed. Indeed, the fact that he declared that “the Greek State, through the competent authorities, in this case the Police, gives every necessary assurance to organize the Greek Cup final with fans»!
What he said in detail:
“First this it is not a decision of the Government. The Greek State, through the competent Authorities, in this case the Police, gives every necessary assurance to organize the Greek Cup final with fans.
It is sad to see the final behind closed doors. It is, however, a decision of the EPO. I would say that the management and the decision as a whole are inexplicable at a time when a European final, of the Conference League, is being organized in the same country, with the participation of a Greek team.
It is a contradiction that should concern the authorities in Greek football. The only stadium in the Stoiximan Super League that has not complied with camera legislation has been chosen and this is also the reason why the match takes place without fans.
We cannot ignore the law, which has been passed, and all other teams at home have followed it and e-ticketing has been implemented.
It is a pity, let’s hope it’s the last time. Now the tools are there, the mechanism is there and the state mechanism has been tested in very important matches and has proven that it can carry out such important sporting events in terms of the safety of the fans.
And when the law is not followed, penalties are imposed».
Source: Sport Fm
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