FIFA announced this Wednesday that it has decided to withdraw from Indonesia the organization of the U-20 World Cup scheduled for this year, after a meeting between its president Gianni Infantino, and the president of the Indonesian Federation (PSSI), Erik Thohir, “due to current circumstances.”
The new organizer will be announced soon and the dates of the tournament, scheduled to take place between May 20 and June 11, remain unchanged for now, according to FIFA, which said in a statement that “more The possible sanction for PSSI will be known later”.
PSSI president Erick Thohir, He traveled to Geneva to speak with FIFA and try to resolve doubts surrounding the holding of the competition in Indonesia due to the rejection expressed in the country against Israel’s participation.
Last Sunday the 26th, the Indonesian Federation announced that FIFA canceled the draw for the World Cup and although it did not receive an official reason for adopting this proposal, it was linked in a letter Governor of Bali Wayan Koster which called for Israel’s veto of the island competition.
Classifieds
The Israel team is one of those that have qualified for the World Cup, along with the host country, Brazil, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, England, Fiji, France, Guatemala, Honduras, Italy, New Zealand, Slovakia, the United States of America and Uruguay, in the absence of the final Asian and African qualifiers played to decide the 10 remaining spots.
On March 14, Governor of Bali Wayan Koster sent a letter to the Government of Indonesia to request that the participation of the Israeli team be vetoed, saying that “the policies of Israel towards Palestine are not compatible with the policies of the Republic of Indonesia”, defender of the Palestinian cause.
I reject Israel
In addition to the head of the Bali region, the governor of Central Java, Ganjar Pranowo, He also expressed his rejection of Israel and on March 20 dozens of Muslims marched in Jakarta to protest against their team’s participation in the competition.
In its statement, FIFA emphasized that “despite the decision adopted, it remains committed to helping the PSSI, in close cooperation with the Government of President Widodo, to carry out the process of reforming national football after the tragedy that occurred in October 2022”, referring to the stampede that took place at a football match and in which at least 174 people died.
“Members of various FIFA teams will remain in Indonesia for the next few months and assist PSSI as needed under the direction of President Thohir. A date for a new meeting between the FIFA president and of the FIFA president will be agreed shortly. PSSI,” FIFA added.
Source: La Verdad
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