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2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup - Removal topic in Indonesia

The removal of Indonesia as FIFA U-20 World Cup 2023 hosts was a political controversy that occurred in March 2023, when FIFA, the world governing body of association football, decided to strip Indonesia of its hosting rights for the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup, a youth football tournament that was scheduled to take place in May 2023. The decision was made due to the "current circumstances" that arose from Indonesia's opposition to Israel's participation in the tournament, citing Indonesia's pro-Palestine stance and lack of diplomatic ties with Israel. FIFA also imposed a financial sanction on the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) for breaching its obligations as a host country. The decision was met with disappointment and anger by many Indonesian football fans and players, who had hoped to showcase their country's passion and potential for the sport.

Background[edit]

Indonesia was awarded the hosting rights for the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup in October 2019, beating bids from Brazil, Peru, and a joint bid from Myanmar and Thailand.[1] It was the first time that Indonesia would host a FIFA tournament, and the second time that Southeast Asia would host the U-20 World Cup, after Malaysia in 1997.[2] The tournament was originally scheduled to take place from 20 May to 12 June 2021, but was postponed to May 2023 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[3]

Indonesia planned to use six venues across six provinces for the tournament, namely: Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium in Gianyar Regency; Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta; Jalak Harupat Stadium in Bandung; Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium in Surabaya; Gelora Sriwijaya Stadium in Palembang; Manahan Stadium in Surakarta.[4] The stadiums were originally scheduled to be completed by December 2020, but were delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Controversy[edit]

The controversy over Israel’s participation in the tournament emerged when Israel qualified as one of the five representatives of UEFA, the European football confederation, after finishing second in their group at the 2022 UEFA European Under-19 Championship.[5] Indonesia, which has the largest Muslim population in the world and does not have formal diplomatic relations with Israel, has been a vocal supporter of Palestinian independence and has often criticized Israel’s policies and actions in the region.[6] The issue sparked protests and statements from various local officials and groups in Indonesia, who called for the banning of Israel from the tournament or the withdrawal of Indonesia as the host. Some of them cited Indonesia’s constitution, which states that “the independence is a genuine right of all nations and any form of alien occupation should thus be erased from the earth as not in conformity with humanity and justice”.[7]

FIFA sanctions[edit]

After Indonesia lost its hosting rights for the U-20 World Cup, FIFA also imposed a provisional restriction on the use of FIFA Forward development funds for PSSI. FIFA Forward is a programme that provides financial and technical support for soccer development projects in each member association and confederation. FIFA said it would review the sanction after evaluating Indonesia’s plan to improve its soccer.[8][9]

PSSI chief Erick Thohir said the sanction would affect PSSI's operational needs and reiterated President Joko Widodo’s instruction to transform the sport, including renovating over 20 stadiums. He also said Indonesia could avoid a more severe penalty of being banned from world soccer and that this was more like a yellow card than a red card.[8]

The cancellation of the Under-20 World Cup caused anger and disappointment among fans and players in Indonesia. FIFA made the decision after PSSI cancelled the draw because the governor of Bali refused to host Israel’s team. On March, protesters marched in Jakarta waving Indonesian and Palestinian flags, stating that Israel should not be allowed to participate.[10][11]

Opposition to Israel’s participation[edit]

Several groups and individuals in Indonesia expressed their opposition to Israel’s participation in the FIFA Under-20 World Cup, which was originally scheduled to be held in Indonesia from May 20 to June 11, 2023. Indonesia, a Muslim-majority nation of more than 270 million people, does not have formal diplomatic relations with Israel and supports the cause of the Palestinians.[12]

Bali governor’s request[edit]

One of the main sources of opposition came from Wayan Koster, the governor of Bali, one of the six host provinces for the tournament. Koster sent a letter to Indonesia’s sports ministry in early March 2023, requesting that Israel be banned from competing in Bali. He cited the "humanitarian tragedy" in Palestine and the "violation of human rights" by Israel as reasons for his objection.[12] Koster also stated that the provincial government of Bali refused to allow the Israeli team to play in Bali. His letter sparked a crisis for the Indonesian government, as FIFA postponed the official draw for the tournament, which was supposed to take place in Bali on March 29.[13]

Public protests[edit]

Koster’s request was supported by some conservative Muslim groups and activists, who staged protests in Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital, on March 20 and March 29. They carried signs and chanted slogans demanding that the government prevent Israel from participating in the tournament. They also accused FIFA of being biased and unfair in allowing Israel to qualify for the first time.[12] Some protesters also burned Israeli flags and effigies of Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.

Government response[edit]

Indonesian President Joko Widodo addressed the nation on March 28, reiterating Indonesia’s support for the Palestinians but also stressing the country’s obligation to follow FIFA regulations. He said that Indonesia had gone through a long bidding process to host the tournament, and that it was an honor for the Indonesian people. He also urged Indonesians to respect the spirit of sportsmanship and not mix politics with sports.[13] However, his appeal failed to convince FIFA, which announced on March 29 that it had removed Indonesia as the host of the tournament due to the current circumstances. FIFA also said that sanctions against PSSI were possible.[12]

Governors who opposed Israel's participation in the tournament:

NameImageTitleOpposition
I Wayan KosterI Wayan Kostoer, Gubernur Bali.jpgGovernor of BaliRequested the sports ministry to ban Israel from playing in Bali; refused to allow the Israeli team to compete in Bali; cited humanitarian and human rights reasons
Ganjar PranowoGanjar Pranowo, Gubernur Jateng Periode II.jpgGovernor of Central JavaRequested the sports ministry to ban Israel from playing in Central Java; cited Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs' Rule No.3 Year 2019, a regulation about regional governments' involvement in foreign relations, as the basis for his opposition

Indonesian politician and member of the People's Representative Council Fadli Zon accused FIFA for applying double standards that favour Israel, despite the ongoing Israeli–Palestinian conflict that affects Palestinian football.[14] He also referred that double standards with the prohibition of Russia participating in all FIFA competitions due to the occurring Russian invasion of Ukraine.[15]


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References[edit]

  1. ^ "Indonesia to host FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2021". FIFA. 24 October 2019. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
  2. ^ "Indonesia to host U-20 World Cup in 2021". The Jakarta Post. 25 October 2019. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
  3. ^ "FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup India and FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Costa Rica and Panama rescheduled for early 2021". FIFA. 12 May 2020. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
  4. ^ Bambani, Arfi (22 September 2022). "Six Stadiums will Serve the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Indonesia". The Indonesia. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
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  6. ^ Llewellyn, Aisyah (1 April 2023). "Stadium disaster justice loses in Indonesia U-20 World Cup furore". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
  7. ^ "Indonesia's Constitution of 1945 with Amendments through 2002 (English Translation)". Constitute Project. 8 April 2023. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
  8. ^ Jump up to:a b "FIFA freezes fund for Indonesia's soccer association after U-20 World Cup furor". The Jakarta Post. 7 April 2023. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
  9. ^ "FIFA FORWARD 3.0 bolsters investment in soccer development". FIFA. 31 December 2022. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
  10. ^ de Guzman, Chad (6 April 2023). "How Losing Out on Hosting FIFA's U-20 World Cup Impacts Indonesia". Time. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
  11. ^ Widianto, Stanley (6 April 2023). Sarkar, Pritha (ed.). "FIFA freezes fund for Indonesia's football association after U-20 World Cup furore". Reuters. Archived from the original on 7 April 2023. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
  12. ^ Jump up to:a b c d Regan, Helen; Jamaluddin, Masrur (30 March 2023). "FIFA strips Indonesia of U-20 World Cup after calls for Israel ban". CNN.
  13. ^ Jump up to:a b Wee, Sui-Lee; Mather, Victor (29 March 2023). "Anti-Israel Protests Cost Indonesia a FIFA Soccer Championship". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 1 April 2023.
  14. ^ Sasongko, Dwi (30 March 2023). "Piala Dunia U-20 di Indonesia Batal, Fadli Zon: FIFA Terapkan Standar Ganda". Sindonews.
  15. ^ Lahitani, Sulung (31 March 2023). "Indonesia Dicoret Jadi Tuan Rumah Piala Dunia U-20, Fadli Zon: FIFA Terapkan Standar Ganda". Liputan6.
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