The FIFA logo is seen at the FIFA headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland March 18, 2016. REUTERS/Ruben Sprich
ATHENS (Reuters) - FIFA has reached a deal with the Greek government and Hellenic Football Federation (EPO) to restart the national cup competition and avoid an international ban, world football's ruling body said on Tuesday.
The country risked suspension from international football if the government's decision to scrap the Greek Cup because of crowd violence was not reversed, and they were handed an April 15 deadline.
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