Organization of the U-20 World Cup withdrawn from Indonesia less than two months before the start of the competition
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Organization of the U-20 World Cup withdrawn from Indonesia less than two months before the start of the competition
A pitch invasion in October last year after Arema’s defeat at home to Persebaya left 135 dead at Kanjuruhan Stadium in Malang.
FIFA has decided to withdraw from Indonesia the organization of the under-20 World Cup, which will take place from May 20 to June 11 of this year, advances MaisFutebol.
In a statement, the highest body of world football explains that the decision is due to “current circumstances”.
A pitch invasion in October last year after Arema’s defeat at home to Persebaya left 135 dead at Kanjuruhan Stadium in Malang.
FIFA guarantees that it will continue to cooperate with the Indonesian Government and the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI), but admits the possibility of applying sanctions against PSSI.
It is not yet known who will replace Indonesia in the organization of the under-20 World Cup.
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