FIFA: The decision was made “due to the current circumstances”. theSun theSundaily protests Indonesia Israel Under20WorldCup FIFA
A woman walks past banners for the Indonesia 2023 FIFA Under-20 World Cup football tournament in Jakarta on March 30, 2023. AFPPIX: FIFA announced on Wednesday it had removed Indonesia as hosts of this year's under-20 World Cup amid political turmoil over Israel's participation.
The draw for 24-team tournament beginning on May 20 was due to be held on Friday in Bali, but FIFA cancelled the event last week without offering a reason or setting a new date. Indonesian officials earlier this week said any failure to host the tournament could result in sanctions that would leave them out of other international football competitions including qualifiers for the World Cup and the Asian Cup.Further sanctions possible
“Indonesia is a member of FIFA, so for international football matters, we must follow the rules that have been set. FIFA considers that the current situation cannot be continued, we must submit,“ he said. It was set to be the first major football tournament hosted by the Southeast Asian archipelago nation.
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