The End of U-20 World Cup for Indonesia
In the hands of politicians drunk on electoral politics, it is difficult for Indonesian soccer to develop. The cancellation of the U-20 World Cup is just collateral damage.
Tempo
April 3, 2023
ONE thing that is very clear from the difference of opinion between President Joko Widodo and the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) over the hosting of the U-20 World Cup in Indonesia is that it has nothing to do with the public interest. Both sides claim to be speaking for the people, whilst in fact they are only serving their own interests.
It is no secret that Jokowi wants Indonesia to be the host of the U-20 World Cup. This is
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