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Thai football is shrouded in gray clouds. With the U-19 national team lost in the semifinals AFF U-19 Cup 2022The U-23 National Team for the Land of Elephants was also hit by a scandal.
The Thai Football Federation (FAT) is currently investigating a sexual harassment scandal against U-23 national team players.
In the scandal, Madam Pang as a leading figure in Thai football was dragged along. Not only because of his position as national team manager, but because the perpetrator of sexual harassment was his assistant.
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According to reports Siam Sports quoted by Vietnamese media VTC.vnthe sexual harassment took place on June 13 last when Thailand U-23 National Team partying to celebrate the title.
Three days later, on June 16, there were reports of inappropriate words and actions from a female staff member towards the Thailand U-23 national team players. The woman was identified as Madam Pang’s assistant.
This incident infuriated FAT. Not standing still, FAT immediately started an investigation whose results will be reported to the Asian football authority, the AFC.
“Player case Thailand U-23 being sexually harassed creates a negative effect, damaging the image of FAT, the unit that receives the protection of the Thai Royal Family. Therefore, the investigative committee commission will step in to clarify and seek the truth. A report on this incident will be sent to the AFC,” the FAT statement said.
Madam Pang, whose name was dragged along, also immediately apologized. He also stressed that strict action was taken against his staff. There are reports that Madam Pang, who in recent years has been highly appreciated for his work in Thai football, could be removed from his position as manager of the national team.
U-19 National Team Failed to Catch Champions League
The scandal adds to the sorrow of Thai football, whose national team at the U-19 age level is also no longer able to pursue a championship title in Thailand. AFF U-19 Cup 2022. There is also a negative spotlight on their pace in the event.
this week Thailand U-19 National Team just lost to Laos in the semifinals of the U-19 AFF Cup. The success of qualifying for the last four was highlighted because of accusations of flirting with Vietnam in the group phase.
In the group phase, Vietnam and Thailand qualified from Group A as winners and runners-up with Indonesia finishing below. All three teams have 11 points each.
Indonesia’s failure to advance from the group stage of the 2022 AFF U-19 Cup could not be separated from the fact that Vietnam and Thailand, in their final match, played 1-1. This result has completely wiped out Indonesia’s hopes.
Ironically, both Vietnam and Thailand then both lost in the semifinals AFF U-19 Cup. Today, Friday (15/7) afternoon WIB, Thailand will face Vietnam again in the match for third place.
For Thailand, the result in this match can be a solace — of course, with a record of being able to beat Vietnam. If it knocks again, the clouds over the Elephant Land football seem to be getting darker.
(krs/bay)
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