Jakarta –
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) admitted that he had been dizzy for the past two weeks. The root of the problem was Indonesia’s cancellation of hosting the U-20 World Cup.
Summarized detikcomSunday (2/4/2023), the International Football Federation or FIFA canceled Indonesia’s status as host for the U-20 World Cup which was planned to be held from May to June 2023. FIFA’s decision was announced on its official website, Wednesday (29/3), meeting FIFA President Gianni Infantino with PSSI Chairman Erick Thohir.
“FIFA has decided, due to the current circumstances, to cancel Indonesia from hosting the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2023,” said a statement on FIFA’s website.
“Potential sanctions against PSSI can also be decided at a later stage,” said a FIFA statement.
The decision was made after PSSI chairman Erick Thohir met with FIFA president Gianni Infantino on the same day. Erick met with FIFA to find a solution regarding the holding of the U-20 World Cup in Indonesia in the midst of the crowds of rejection from the Israeli national team.
However, FIFA has not yet announced which country will act as the host instead of Indonesia. FIFA has confirmed that the U-20 World Cup schedule has not changed.
President Jokowi Sad
President Jokowi admitted that he was saddened by the cancellation of the U-20 World Cup in Indonesia. Jokowi asked all parties not to blame each other.
“But don’t waste energy blaming each other,” Jokowi said, Thursday (30/3).
Jokowi said the public must be able to move on with this decision. He also invited all parties to make this a lesson.
“And as a great nation we must look forward, not backward,” he said.
“Make this a valuable lesson for all of us, for Indonesian national football,” he added.
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