THE Greek Government is to act quickly to solve the dispute that has seen the country suspended from all international soccer competition for failing to comply with FIFA regulations.

Government officials said the sports under secretary, Andreas Fouras, would table a bill in parliament next week to ensure FIFA rules of operation are adopted in the Greek game.

FIFA announced the ban in a letter to the Greek Football Federation (EPO). This explained that Greek clubs and the national team would not be allowed to compete internationally.

"The Greek federation has had new statutes for almost two years, and has not had them approved by the government in Greece, said FIFA spokesman Keith Cooper.

"They cannot be a member of FIFA until they do so. Any sports organisation needs government recognition to function properly."

Unless the situation is quickly resolved Greek clubs could find themselves left out of European Cup competitions, which begin on July 17th.