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Soccer-Spanish league to block RFEF plans to suspend competition

MADRID, May 7 (Reuters) - Spain's professional league (LFP) has begun legal action to block a decision by the soccer federation (RFEF) to indefinitely suspend competition from May 16 over a spat with the government on a new law on collective bargaining for TV rights.

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The law, which is strongly supported by the LFP, was signed off in cabinet last week and aims to create a more level playing field for clubs in Spain's top two divisions by sharing out cash more equitably.