Jakarta –
Indonesiapast PSSIhad time to reveal the intention to host Asian Cup 2023. The Garuda Squad coach, Shin Tae-yong, required Indonesia to be the host for noble reasons.
The Asian Cup is scheduled to take place from June 16 to July 16 next year. Previously, China volunteered to be the host.
However, the Bamboo Curtain Country finally withdrew to host due to the COVID-19 pandemic. China also handed over to the AFC to choose a new host.
The AFC then invited countries that had qualified for the Asian continent football party to volunteer to be the host. Apart from Indonesia, South Korea is also reportedly interested in hosting this four-year tournament.
Infrastructure issues are still a big problem for the development of Indonesian football. Big tournaments like the Asian Cup are called Shin Yae-yong will be able to spur quality field improvements for the development of early childhood players.
Therefore, Shin Tae-yong also urged Indonesia to volunteer to be the host. In 2007, Indonesia held the Asian Cup. At that time, there were four co-hosts. Indonesia cooperates with Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia.
“In my opinion, Indonesia should be the host. The Asian Cup is a major tournament, it must be the host. By becoming a host, it is hoped that the infrastructure will be better too, at an early age will also develop because of this infrastructure improvement,” said Shin Tae-yong in discussion with detikSport.
However, Indonesia has also hosted the U-20 World Cup next year. The event will take place from May 20 to June 12, 2023.
(cas/krs)
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