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Soccer-Spanish RFEF to suspend competition over TV law

* RFEF to halt domestic matches from May 16

* Federation unhappy with new TV rights law

* Government says law 'historic achievement' (Adds details, CSD statement)

MADRID, May 6 (Reuters) - The Spanish soccer federation (RFEF) has decided to indefinitely suspend all domestic competition from May 16 over a spat with the government on issues including a new law on collective bargaining for television rights.

The law was approved in cabinet last week with the backing of the professional soccer league (LFP) and aims to create a more level playing field for clubs in Spain's top two divisions by sharing out TV cash more equitably.