indonesian football players and fans Critics expressed outrage and grief on Thursday after FIFA canceled the Under-20 World Cup from the host nation just weeks before its scheduled start, as a result. of Ongoing demonstrations against Inclusion of Israel.
The shameful loss came after two influential rulers called for preventing Israel from entering its lands competition.
There are no official diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Israel. but, support for Palestinian cause in The world’s most populous Muslim-majority nation runs high, fueling local opposition to hosting the Israelis team.
Viva decision to find new Host – thus automatic cancellation in Indonesia qualifying Spot – places the most popular sport in the country back in slack and facing another match of isolation.
some of Archipelago nation football miracles took to social media with Anger and heartbreak after a loss chance to play In what FIFA states that “tournament of Tomorrow’s stars.
“The energy, time, sweat and even blood we put in inbut in Moment failed because of Political reasons. Here we have it big dream that you have destroyedbooks 19-year- Old striker Rabbani Tasneem.
An Indonesian video was shown players with They bowed their heads coach in Tears after receiving news Late on wednesday that fifa will seek to acquire new hosts.
We are the playersaffected now, no just us But all footballers,” said 18year-old striker Hoki Karaca.
Thursday morning flower paintings for the players popped up up outside Headquarters of the FA in Central Jakarta, incl one that read, “No give up on for you dream. “
Indonesians flooded the Instagram page of Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranuo – one of the leading candidates in next yearPresidential elections – with Negative comments after he opposed Israel’s participation.
He was the ruler of Bali also joined Anti-Israel chorus, about a hundred conservative Muslim demonstrators organized an anti-Israel rally in Jakarta this month.
very painful
But there was a spread support for the tournament The country was delivered in 2019 with Many view it as a resource of national Pride.
Jakarta pledged despite its pro-Palestinian stance guarantee Israel’s participation, but dissenting voices rose too high for FIFA.
“This is really a very sad accident for indonesian people. Those who made the noise And made us fail said Akmal Marhali, an expert in football Watchdog “Save Football”.
Indonesian officials said a loss tournament could cost hundreds of country of millions.
FIFA has threatened more sanctions and could exclude Indonesia from the 2026 World Cup qualifiers begin in October. has been blocked for a year in 2015 over government confusion.
but for Passionate Indonesia fanslose their first-ever major football tournament It hurts more.
“I am very disappointed because it was mine dream To watch Indonesia host a global football event, said the 40-year-old Moayad Al-Garnawi, who like Many Indonesians pass by one name.
the game in The country has long suffered from shaky infrastructure and fan violence and is still reeling from deadly Pitch scramble last year who killed more from 130 people.
But engagement of politics The ultimate sport cost it’s the tournament Many had hoped for a long time for.
We are talking about young people who want to play soccer. They do not have any more said expert Justin Laksana.
“why is that issue Blind mixed with Politician games? “
indonesian football players and fans Critics expressed outrage and grief on Thursday after FIFA canceled the Under-20 World Cup from the host nation just weeks before its scheduled start, as a result. of Ongoing demonstrations against Inclusion of Israel.
The shameful loss came after two influential rulers called for preventing Israel from entering its lands competition.
There are no official diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Israel. but, support for Palestinian cause in The world’s most populous Muslim-majority nation runs high, fueling local opposition to hosting the Israelis team.
Viva decision to find new Host – thus automatic cancellation in Indonesia qualifying Spot – places the most popular sport in the country back in slack and facing another match of isolation.
some of Archipelago nation football miracles took to social media with Anger and heartbreak after a loss chance to play In what FIFA states that “tournament of Tomorrow’s stars.
“The energy, time, sweat and even blood we put in inbut in Moment failed because of Political reasons. Here we have it big dream that you have destroyedbooks 19-year- Old striker Rabbani Tasneem.
An Indonesian video was shown players with They bowed their heads coach in Tears after receiving news Late on wednesday that fifa will seek to acquire new hosts.
We are the playersaffected now, no just us But all footballers,” said 18year-old striker Hoki Karaca.
Thursday morning flower paintings for the players popped up up outside Headquarters of the FA in Central Jakarta, incl one that read, “No give up on for you dream. “
Indonesians flooded the Instagram page of Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranuo – one of the leading candidates in next yearPresidential elections – with Negative comments after he opposed Israel’s participation.
He was the ruler of Bali also joined Anti-Israel chorus, about a hundred conservative Muslim demonstrators organized an anti-Israel rally in Jakarta this month.
very painful
But there was a spread support for the tournament The country was delivered in 2019 with Many view it as a resource of national Pride.
Jakarta pledged despite its pro-Palestinian stance guarantee Israel’s participation, but dissenting voices rose too high for FIFA.
“This is really a very sad accident for indonesian people. Those who made the noise And made us fail said Akmal Marhali, an expert in football Watchdog “Save Football”.
Indonesian officials said a loss tournament could cost hundreds of country of millions.
FIFA has threatened more sanctions and could exclude Indonesia from the 2026 World Cup qualifiers begin in October. has been blocked for a year in 2015 over government confusion.
but for Passionate Indonesia fanslose their first-ever major football tournament It hurts more.
“I am very disappointed because it was mine dream To watch Indonesia host a global football event, said the 40-year-old Moayad Al-Garnawi, who like Many Indonesians pass by one name.
the game in The country has long suffered from shaky infrastructure and fan violence and is still reeling from deadly Pitch scramble last year who killed more from 130 people.
But engagement of politics The ultimate sport cost it’s the tournament Many had hoped for a long time for.
We are talking about young people who want to play soccer. They do not have any more said expert Justin Laksana.
“why is that issue Blind mixed with Politician games? “