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Greek football refereeing and Super League derby disputes

Overview

Following the August 21 presentation of new regulations aimed at making football ‘more attractive’ through expanded VAR protocols and restricted captain-only communication, the Hellenic Football Federation’s Professional Football Committee has reached a decision regarding derby officiating.

On August 27, the committee decided to maintain the use of foreign referees for major derbies in the Stoiximan Super League. A proposal to allow Greek referees to officiate all league matches will be reconsidered before the end of the first half of the season, contingent upon appropriate conditions.

In terms of officiating technology, the committee approved the introduction of Goal Line Cameras. These are described as distinct from existing Goal Line Technology and are expected to be implemented as soon as possible, potentially starting from the quarter-finals of the Superbet Greek Cup.

Unlike automated Goal Line Technology, these cameras are intended to support the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system by providing clearer images and additional viewing angles. This technological upgrade aims to assist VAR officials in making more accurate manual determinations during critical goal-line incidents, thereby increasing transparency and fairness.

Meanwhile, referee appointments for the second matchday of the Super League have been released. The list includes several officials with controversial histories in specific matchups, such as Stavros Tsimenteridis, who is scheduled to officiate the Volos vs. Iraklis match following previous disputes involving Volos regarding his officiating decisions.

Entities

Hellenic Football Federation · Super League Greece · Stephane Lanua · Stoiximan Super League · Greek referees

Timeline

  1. 25 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Greek football to adopt Goal Line Cameras for VAR

    The Hellenic Football Federation has approved the introduction of Goal Line Cameras in Greek football to assist VAR with clearer imagery during goal-line decisions, starting in the Greek Cup quarter-finals.

  2. 26 days ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Super League maintains foreign referees for derbies

    The Stoiximan Super League will continue using foreign referees for derbies, with a review planned for mid-season. The league also approved the upcoming implementation of Goal Line Cameras.

  3. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    KED presents new football regulations for Greek clubs and media

    The Hellenic Football Federation's refereeing committee presented new football regulations to clubs and media, focusing on VAR protocols, reducing match delays, and limiting on-field communication to captains.

  4. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    EPO President seeks consensus on Greek referees for Super League derbies

    EPO President Makis Gagatsis seeks club consensus before reinstating Greek referees for Super League derbies to ensure widespread acceptance and avoid further disputes.

  5. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Greek Football Federation postpones meeting on returning Greek referees to Super League derbies

    EPO postponed its July meeting on a plan to bring back Greek referees for Super League derbies with foreign VAR, citing a need for clubs to evaluate data; the move drew criticism over transparency.

  6. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Paolo Valeri warns of corruption and intimidation in Greek football refereeing

    Italian ex‑referee Paolo Valeri, deputy head of Greece’s refereeing body, says Greek officials face corruption, threats and media pressure from major clubs while overseeing VAR reforms.

  7. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Greek football sets AEK European squad and Super League referee decisions

    AEK will finalise its Conference League squad, including a decision on Nicolás Anderégen, while the Greek federation prepares to decide on Greek referees and foreign VAR officials for upcoming Super League der‑

  8. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Greek referee Vasilis Fotias says officials are ready for Super League derbies

    Greek referee Vasilis Fotias says the KED’s training and a sufficient referee pool prepare Greece’s officials for upcoming Super League derby matches.

  9. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Greek Super League to use domestic referees in derby games

    Greek Super League plan calls for Greek referees in the five club derbies, supported by foreign VARs, with performance reviews and a decision due by late July.

  10. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Greek FA chief Lanoue considers Rosetti's monthly referee review plan

    Greek FA president Lanoue re‑examines Roberto Rosetti’s proposal for a monthly tele‑review of disputed match incidents after previously suspending such reviews.

  11. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    UEFA Referee Chief Rosetti supports Greek referees at Athens VAR launch

    UEFA Refereeing Committee head Roberto Rosetti, speaking at a VAR launch in Athens, praised Stefano Lanuà and backed Greek referees, urging their return to top‑level matches and suggesting better media brief ‑

  12. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Greek sports sees referee controversy and athletics medal surge

    Greek referee Tasos Sidiroplous calls for meritocracy while Greece tops the Balkan Athletics Championships with a record 39 medals.

  13. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Greek football VAR system under KED criticised for staffing failures

    Greek KED head Paulo Vale defends a three‑referee VAR panel despite criticism of missed penalties and alleged bias in the Super League.

  14. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Referee Tasos Sidiroploulos Retires After International Career

    Greek referee Tasos Sidiroploulos retires after a long domestic and international career, thanking the federation, family and colleagues.

  15. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Greek referee Tasos Sidiroploulos retires after 17‑year top‑flight career

    Greek referee Tasos Sidiroploulos retires after 17 years, citing 221 Super League matches and thanks to the Greek FA, FIFA and UEFA.

  16. 4 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Greek referee Tasos Sidiropoulos reflects on career and disputed VAR calls

    Greek referee Tasos Sidiropoulos discussed his 17‑year Super League career, background, and views on contentious VAR decisions in recent PAOK‑AEK, AEK‑Aris and Panathinaikos‑Asteras matches.

Sources

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