2006-07-19 23:16:59 · 8 answers · asked by m e 2 in Sports ➔ Football ➔ FIFA World Cup (TM)
I think the government is getting involved with football, and FIFA doesn't like this.
2006-07-19 23:39:05 · answer #1 · answered by R 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Greece national football team is the national football team of Greece and is controlled by the Hellenic Football Federation.
Greece's first appearance in a major tournament was Euro 80, but their first win in a major tournament did not come until the first match of Euro 2004, a 2-1 win over the hosts Portugal. The Greeks went on to win the tournament, stunning defending champions France in the quarterfinals and the heavily favored Czech Republic in the semifinals before beating Portugal a second time, 1-0, in the final. Bookmakers were giving odds of about 80-1 to 150-1 for the Greeks before the tournament.
On 3 July 2006, FIFA suspended all institutions connected with the Hellenic Football Federation, including the Greek national team, from international football with immediate effect, citing the federation for not being sufficiently independent from the Greek government. Fifa overturned the suspension after Greece's parliament voted in favour of an amendment to the offending laws.
After winning the Euro 2004, Greece were favorites to qualify in their group. Greece were drawn in to Group 2 with Ukraine, Turkey, Denmark, Albania, Georgia, and Kazakhstan. In their first qualifier Greece lost to Albania 2-1. Greece later drew with Turkey, Ukraine, and defeated Kazakhstan. On Feb 9, 2005 Greece defeated Denmark 2-1 to take second place, and increasing chances of qualification. Later wins against Georgia and Albania and draw with Turkey also increased these chances. However on June 8, 2005 Greece lost to Ukraine 1-0 and took third in the group. Greece later defeated Kazakhstan 2-1 scoring at 89 minutes. On October 8, 2005, Greece were defeated 1-0 by Denmark in Copenhagen and chances for a qualification through a playoff were minimal. In order to make the playoff spot Greece needed a win against Georgia and needed Albania to defeat Turkey and Kazakhstan to defeat Denmark. In their last game, Greece defeated Georgia but the other games did not go in their favor. As a result the Greece failed to qualify for Germany 2006.
After the world cup qualifiers many football analysts wondered what happened to the team and why they failed to make the subsequent World cup after becoming European Champions. Most analysts concluded the Greek team were out of form and were without defender Trianos Dellas, and forward Angelos Charisteas in the key games.
After the 2006 World Cup, the Greek team fell in the World ranking from 20th in May to 32nd in July. This fall put them near the same ranking before winning Euro 2004.
Greece were the highest ranked seed in the 'pots' for qualification to 2008 European Football Championship in Switzerland and Austria. Greece were drawn with Turkey, Norway, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Moldova and Malta. This is the only group which does not have a team represented in the World Cup 2006.
2006-07-20 07:21:44 · answer #2 · answered by Miss LaStrange 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whew! Still working on the world cup eh, mate? Its not a straight forward answer as there's a bit of history involved but anyway, here's a quick background on that one:
The Greece national football team is the national football team of Greece and is controlled by the Hellenic Football Federation.
Greece's first appearance in a major tournament was Euro 80, but their first win in a major tournament did not come until the first match of Euro 2004, a 2-1 win over the hosts Portugal. The Greeks went on to win the tournament, stunning defending champions France in the quarterfinals and the heavily favored Czech Republic in the semifinals before beating Portugal a second time, 1-0, in the final. Bookmakers were giving odds of about 80-1 to 150-1 for the Greeks before the tournament.
On 3 July 2006, FIFA suspended all institutions connected with the Hellenic Football Federation, including the Greek national team, from international football with immediate effect, citing the federation for not being sufficiently independent from the Greek government. Fifa overturned the suspension after Greece's parliament voted in favour of an amendment to the offending laws.
After winning the Euro 2004, Greece were favorites to qualify in their group. Greece were drawn in to Group 2 with Ukraine, Turkey, Denmark, Albania, Georgia, and Kazakhstan. In their first qualifier Greece lost to Albania 2-1. Greece later drew with Turkey, Ukraine, and defeated Kazakhstan. On Feb 9, 2005 Greece defeated Denmark 2-1 to take second place, and increasing chances of qualification. Later wins against Georgia and Albania and draw with Turkey also increased these chances. However on June 8, 2005 Greece lost to Ukraine 1-0 and took third in the group. Greece later defeated Kazakhstan 2-1 scoring at 89 minutes. On October 8, 2005, Greece were defeated 1-0 by Denmark in Copenhagen and chances for a qualification through a playoff were minimal. In order to make the playoff spot Greece needed a win against Georgia and needed Albania to defeat Turkey and Kazakhstan to defeat Denmark. In their last game, Greece defeated Georgia but the other games did not go in their favor. As a result the Greece failed to qualify for Germany 2006.
After the world cup qualifiers many football analysts wondered what happened to the team and why they failed to make the subsequent World cup after becoming European Champions. Most analysts concluded the Greek team were out of form and were without defender Trianos Dellas, and forward Angelos Charisteas in the key games.
After the 2006 World Cup, the Greek team fell in the World ranking from 20th in May to 32nd in July. This fall put them near the same ranking before winning Euro 2004.
Greece were the highest ranked seed in the 'pots' for qualification to 2008 European Football Championship in Switzerland and Austria. Greece were drawn with Turkey, Norway, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Moldova and Malta. This is the only group which does not have a team represented in the World Cup 2006.
I hope this helps you!
2006-07-20 06:22:19 · answer #3 · answered by just asking 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the government was tampering with the running of the Greek FA, which is against FIFA's policy.
But now the ban has been lifted.
2006-07-20 06:23:06 · answer #4 · answered by blokeman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just for the political inference in the sport.
2006-07-22 08:09:43 · answer #5 · answered by brogdenuk 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because their fuc-king homoes! and gays!
2006-07-20 06:20:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anal Sex!
2006-07-20 06:19:47 · answer #7 · answered by old dude 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dunno
2006-07-20 06:36:58 · answer #8 · answered by smile 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋