Greek referees and match officials have taken a bold stand by refusing to officiate any Super League matches due to hazardous working conditions, effective from the forthcoming weekend.

The decision comes amidst a backdrop of ongoing issues plaguing Greek football, including crowd disturbances, allegations of corruption and match-fixing, and a decline in stadium attendance.

Referees often endure violent attacks from fans, with instances of personal property vandalism, such as the firebombing of referee Andreas Gamaris’ shop last month.

Threats against referee Tasos Papapetrou further highlight the risks faced by officials.

In a letter addressed to the central refereeing committee and the Greek Football Association, referees decried being constant targets for criticism, threats, and assaults, emphasizing the toxic atmosphere in football.

Their collective action aims to halt officiating duties until assurances for their safety are met, seeking a meeting with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to address these pressing concerns.

As of now, there has been no immediate response from the Greek Super League regarding the referees’ boycott.