Greek Super League hoping for June 6 return

Greek Super League is waiting on government approval to return from its coronavirus-enforced suspension on June 6 after league's board voted unanimously on Monday to complete 2019/2020 campaign.

A positive decision to Monday's request is expected from state health authorities this week.

An important step towards resumption was made with clubs being allowed to begin training in larger groups in line with health protocols.

play-offs to determine title and European spots is expected to be completed by July 19 with Greek Cup semi-finals between PAOK and Olympiakos and AEK and Aris to follow.

Government health authorities said last week that should league action resume and a player is found to be affected by COVID-19, he would be placed in quarantine at home and rest of team will be isolated for five days.

Up to w, player has been found with virus during regular checks at training sessions.

government had given okay for teams to train in small groups on May 5 as country slowly comes out of a nearly two-month lockdown due to pandemic.

Deputy sports minister Lefteris Avgenakis had said n that should Super League be allowed to resume, it would be behind closed doors and with strict health protocols.

Avgenakis said that restart "will be done step by step. We respect advice of health experts and our first priority is human life." country has suffered less from pandemic than many or European nations, with 163 reported deaths.