Young Indonesians’ Dreams for Global Spotlight Crumbles
Indonesia's elimination by FIFA would not have happened if sports had not been mixed with political and religious issues.
Indonesian U-20 National Team player Hugo Samir rubbed his eyes while listening to instructions from Deputy Chairman of PSSI Zainudin Amali at the Sultan Hotel, Jakarta, Thursday (30/3/2023).
The Indonesian football community is being thrown into sheer mourning. Wreaths of condolences adorned the front yard of the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) office at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Senayan, South Jakarta, on Thursday (30/3/2023), following world football governing body FIFA’s decision to strip Indonesia’s hosting rights of the 2023 U-20 World Cup.
"Condolences for the demise of the young Indonesians’ dreams," read a message on one floral wreath sent by the football institute.