The ban was imposed when Fifa decided there was too much government interference in Greek football affairs.

But the Greek minister for sport, George Orfanos, reacted by amending a proposed law, which has now been voted through in parliament.

The Hellenic Football Federation (HFF) will now operate independently - but loses government funding as a result.

"In view of this amendment, the Fifa emergency committee deemed that the federation is now in a position to respect the statutes and regulations of Fifa as well as those of Uefa," Fifa said in a statement.

"As a result, the suspension previously imposed on the HFF has been lifted."

therefore, European champions Greece will now be allowed to defend their title in 2008.

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