GCM calls for Greek Cup final to be held in Melbourne

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The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) have sent a letter to the President of the Hellenic Football Federation (EPO), Panagiotis Baltakos, requesting him to consider holding the Greek Cup final in Melbourne, Victoria.

This comes after The Greek Herald broke the news on Monday that the Football Federation Australia (FFA) received an official request from the EPO to hold the Greek Cup final in Australia.

The EPO also issued a statement on Monday night confirming they are currently holding discussions with the FFA around the grand final.

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