Reportase.one, Jakarta – Finally, President Joko Widodo or Jokowi spoke. He guaranteed the participation of the Israeli national team in the 2023 U-20 World Cup tournament in Indonesia. He also stressed that the existence of the Israeli national team would not change Indonesia’s foreign policy position towards Palestine.
“I guarantee that Israel’s participation has nothing to do with the consistency of Indonesia’s foreign policy position towards Palestine because our support has always been solid and strong,” he said in an official statement regarding the 2023 U-20 World Cup polemic at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, on Tuesday, March 28 2023.
The wave of rejection regarding Israel’s participation in the U-20 World Cup is starting to have an impact. Most recently, FIFA took steps to cancel drawings The U-20 World Cup was originally scheduled to be held in Denpasar, Bali on March 31.
A number of parties ranging from political parties to community organizations raised their objections. Several regional heads, such as the Governor of Central Java, Ganjar Pranowo and the Governor of Bali, I Wayan Koster, also took a stance against Israel’s participation. Koster even sent an official letter to the Ministry of Youth and Sports (Kemenpora) regarding this matter.
Central trying to find common ground
Regarding the polemic that is currently happening, Ketum Asprov PSSI Bali I Ketut Suardana said that many parties are currently trying to find common ground. “Our hope is that all parties can find a solution and give FIFA confidence that we are not affected by the political turmoil in Indonesia. PSSI, FIFA, local government, central government are looking for a way out so that this event can run successfully,” said Ketut.
The government has submitted a number of conditions to FIFA regarding the arrival of the Israeli national team to the U-20 World Cup in Indonesia, before the world soccer organization decided to cancel the tournament. drawings in Bali. Acting Minister of Youth and Sports Muhadjir Effendy regretted that the conditions put forward by the government did not appear to have reached an agreement at FIFA.
Muhadjir said PSSI chairman Erick Thohir would soon consult further with FIFA. “Hopefully there is a meeting point, at least FIFA understands Indonesia’s position in this context, so this is not a matter of being rejected or protested against, but this is related to the constitution,” said Muhadjir.
FIFA continues to check Indonesia’s readiness
However, it is known that FIFA is still checking directly on the readiness of the Captain I Wayan Dipta Stadium in Gianyar, Bali, Monday, March 27 2023, as one of the locations for the U-20 World Cup matches. “Despite the cancellation of Bali as the location of the (U-20 World Cup) draw, we are continuing and completing the stadium inspection,” Schmolzer said during an initial briefing session to the inspection teams from FIFA, LOC and INAFOC.
On that occasion, Schmölzer emphasized that he could not confirm whether Indonesia would continue to act as host for the 2023 U-20 World Cup or not because so far FIFA’s official position had only been limited to canceling Bali as the location. drawings.
Argentina will replace Indonesia as the host?
Recently, news emerged that Argentina was ready to replace Indonesia as the host for the 2023 U-20 World Cup following the cancellation of the agenda. drawings. According to Argentine media reports, DoubleAmarillaFIFA is currently evaluating Indonesia’s readiness to host the 2023 U-20 World Cup. This was conveyed by a FIFA source whose name was not disclosed.
“Everything is being evaluated and important decisions will be made in the next few hours,” the source said. The report also said that the Argentine football federation (AFA) would immediately apply to host the 2023 U-20 World Cup if Indonesia withdrew or FIFA made a decision to replace the host.
“A host change is (probably) difficult to come by, (but) the next few hours will be key to see what FIFA decides,” said a FIFA source.
Another rumor that developed, implementation 2023 U-20 World Cup will be transferred to Peru. It is known that Peru has also volunteered to host the 2023 U-20 World Cup. At that time, Peru, Brazil and Indonesia competed to become the host candidates. However, FIFA finally chose Indonesia. So far, there has been no official news about Peru volunteering to replace Indonesia.
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