Indonesia and Palestine Set to Clash in an Friendly Football Match

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The stage is set for a thrilling encounter as the national football teams of Indonesia and Palestine gear up to face each other in a highly anticipated match on June 14, 2023. The Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium in Surabaya will be buzzing with excitement as these two nations lock horns in a battle that extends beyond the football pitch. With a passionate fan base and a rich footballing history, both teams are determined to secure victory and make their mark on the international stage.

Indonesia, the host nation, will undoubtedly enjoy the support of their fervent home crowd. The Indonesian team, known as the Garuda, boasts a blend of experienced players and promising young talents. Eager to showcase their skills, the Indonesian team will look to dominate the game, utilizing their speed, agility, and technical abilities to break down Palestine's defense. Despite facing numerous challenges, the Palestinian team has grown stronger, forging a resilient spirit that defines their style of play. They have a reputation for their tactical discipline and organized defense, making it difficult for their opponents to breach their lines. Palestine's skilled attackers will strive to capitalize on any chances that come their way, seeking to surprise Indonesia and claim a memorable victory.

As the two teams clash at the Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium, Surabaya, football fans around the world eagerly anticipate a spectacle of skill, passion, and national pride. This match holds significance beyond the realms of football, symbolizing the power of sport to unite nations and transcend political barriers. With both Indonesia and Palestine searching for glory, this encounter promises to be a riveting affair, showcasing the true spirit of the beautiful game. As the final whistle blows, only one team will emerge triumphant.

The Passionate Fervor of Indonesian Football Fans: A Love for the National Team

Indonesia is a country that breathes and lives football. Its passionate fans are the lifeblood of the sport, and their unwavering support for the Indonesia national football team is unparalleled. The feeling of Indonesia football fans towards their national team can only be described as a vibrant tapestry of emotions, ranging from unbridled enthusiasm to heart-wrenching disappointment.

The rollercoaster ride of emotions experienced by Indonesian football fans often mirrors the team's performance. When the national team achieves success, such as securing a crucial victory or advancing in a tournament, the fans erupt with jubilation. Streets are filled with celebratory parades, and the air is thick with a sense of triumph and accomplishment. On the flip side, moments of defeat or underwhelming performances can leave the fans disheartened. Yet, their love for the national team never wavers, as they continue to stand by their players, urging them to bounce back stronger and reclaim glory, this is their voice and their heart:

Their support knows no bounds, and they are willing to ride the highs and lows alongside the team. Through victories and defeats, the fans remain a constant force, fueling the spirit of the national team and embodying the indomitable spirit of Indonesian football. Their love for the national team is an expression of national identity, uniting a diverse nation under the shared joy and heartache that only the beautiful game can bring.

Indonesia to Face One of Football's Powerhouses in a Thrilling Football Encounter Next Month

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Indonesia, a rising force in international football, is set to clash with the mighty Argentinean squad in an eagerly anticipated match scheduled for next month. The Indonesian national team, known for their passion and determination, will have a golden opportunity to test their skills against one of the world's football powerhouses. With both teams boasting exceptional talent and a fervent fanbase, this showdown promises to be an enthralling contest that will captivate football enthusiasts around the globe.

As the host country, Indonesia will have the home advantage, with their loyal supporters expected to fill the stands and create an electric atmosphere. The Indonesian team has been making significant strides in recent years, showcasing their potential on various occasions. Led by their dynamic coach from South Korea, Shin Tae Yong. Argentina, on the other hand, come with a reputation as world champions from last year's world cup held in Qatar. As a country with a strong soccer heritage, they have a world-class roster of players who have won the highest honors in the sport. Led by their revered captain and undoubtedly the best player to ever play the game, Lionel Messi. Their attacking ability and technical brilliance will be a tough test for the Indonesian defense.

The match that brings together the two countries with the most fanatical supporters will be held at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium on June 19, 2023. The clash between Indonesia and Argentina promises to be a thrilling affair, showcasing the global appeal and unifying power of the beautiful game. Fans and experts alike are buzzing with excitement, as the Indonesian national team gears up to face the formidable challenge presented by the talented Argentine side.

Persija Lost a Lawsuit Against One of Its Former Players.

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The lawsuit filed against Persija Jakarta has finally come to an end. Based on FIFA's decision as the mother of world football, Persija is required to pay a nominal amount of 13,4 billion to one of its former foreign strikers, Marko Simic. Marko Simic once wore a Persija uniform in the 2018-2022 season and led Persija to win several prestigious championships in the country. Marko Simic's salary arrears occur during the 2020 to 2022 season.

This dispute began when Marco Simic officially terminated his contract unilaterally with Persija Jakarta in April 2022. Simic said his decision to terminate the contract unilaterally was because Persija had been in arrears of his salary for a year. This was also revealed by Simic through his social media account.

Persija Jakarta is required to pay off Marko Simic's salary a maximum of 45 days after the announcement of the decision by FIFA. The decision itself was issued by FIFA on 6 September 2022 and is in the process of being finalized. If within the specified time, Persija cannot pay off the arrears, then Persija will be subject to sanctions by the FIFA disciplinary committee.

Controversy on One of the Indonesian National Team Naturalization Players

 

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Naturalized players are now a hot issue among Indonesian football fans. It is also rumored that a number of names from hereditary players are undergoing the naturalization process to defend the red and white. One of the most popular names is Justin Hubner, who recently canceled being a naturalized player for the Indonesian national team.

This was confirmed by a member of the PSSI executive committee where it was stated that Justin's party had made a request during his naturalization process that could not be fulfilled by PSSI. There was news that the player of Dutch-Indonesian descent asked PSSI for Rp. 16 billion to be naturalized.

The request was made after Indonesia failed to appear at the 2023 U-20 World Cup. On the other hand, Justin Hubner has just been called up to the Dutch U-20 national team. PSSI finally officially stopped Justin Hubner's naturalization process and canceled his status as Indonesian Citizen (WNI).

Flare, Football Culture or Football Threat?

 

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Flares are part of the ship's safety equipment that every ship must provide. When this tool is turned on, it will emit sparks and red smoke. Normally the use of this tool is as a tool to mark a point or whereabouts of disaster victims. In football itself, flares are not something new, supporters divert their use as a tool to celebrate something or attract the attention of the audience. However, this flare is often misused and becomes a tool for carrying out anarchic actions, starting from throwing the flare at the opponent's driver to suffocating when it is lit in large quantities.

Two supporters of the Indonesian giants were recently caught lighting flares in the final week of the BRI Liga 1. Persija faced PSS Sleman and Persib Bandung faced Persikabo 1973. Both supporters lit flares at the end of the match. However, the two teams had different fates where Persija supporters lit flares to celebrate the 5-2 victory over PSS Sleman at the Bung Karno Stadium with 60,000 spectators while Persib Bandung supporters celebrated their team's defeat after their team was slaughtered by Persikabo 1973 with a score of 1-4.

As a result, visibility was reduced due to the thick smoke and the match atmosphere became cloudy due to the large number of spectators who pushed out of the stadium to avoid smoke flares. PSSI itself has banned the use of flares because it further spoils the atmosphere of the match and encourages the audience to be anarchic but supporters still smuggle them into the stadium. Let's wait and see what happens to Persib and Persija regarding this flare incident and the nominal fine they will receive.

Feuds Between Supporters Often Colored Indonesian Football League

Football supporter feud is nothing new since the establishment of the Indonesian league. Since the establishment of the Indonesian league, as many as 78 supporters have died as a result of violence between football spectators around the Indonesian football environment. The feud was caused by regional prestige and a history of commotion between spectators. Thus, many consider that the Indonesian league is not yet friendly to spectators, especially those who bring their families into the stadium due to being vulnerable to friction between supporters. Two football supporter riots also occurred in two places recently.

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PSIS Semarang, which at that time hosted PSS Sleman as a guest team, won with a convincing score of 5-2 on April 2 at the Jatidiri Stadium, Semarang. However, the victory was tarnished due to riots between PSIS Semarang supporters and PSS Sleman supporters in the north stand of the stadium. The rioting was triggered by taunting and throwing at each other between the two parties. The commotion lasted until the supporters came down to the field armed with chairs and irons to throw at each other. As a result, several people were injured by the throwing objects.

2 days later, riots occurred again in the match between Persib Bandung against Persis Solo at the Pakansari Bogor Stadium with Persib acting as host. A riot broke out at the end of the second half when the two fans suddenly ran towards each other carrying the metal fences and stadium chairs. The riot was suspected by the Persis supporters who were blocked by the stewards when they were about to approach the Persib supporters. Luckily, no one was injured as a result of this incident. The disciplinary commission will prepare a firm stance and fines for the two teams as hosts due to the chaos that occurred because they acted as the organizing committee for the match.

Coach Disappointed After Players Underestimate Call of Indonesian National Team

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Indonesia will play a friendly match against Burundi on Tuesday 28 March 2022. Indonesia itself will host the match which will be held at the Patriot Chandrabaga Stadium, Bekasi. The names of the players have also been called up for this match by the head coach of the Indonesian National Team, Shin tae-yong. Big names such as Marck Klok, Jordi Amat, Pratama Arhan, even descendant players were present to play this friendly match. However, there was one player who disappointed Shin Tae-yong because he was absent from the national team because of injury reason, he was Egy Maulana Vikri.

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The player who is currently defending Dewa United is actually rumored to need recovery due to the injury he got, but in Dewa United's match against Persib Bandung, Egy was substituted for Theo Numberi in the 70th minute. Even though he absent from the national team call because he was recovering from an injury. Because of this, Egy received criticism and comments from coach Shin Tae-yong.

"It means you have to know, you have to be aware. What does the Garuda symbol really mean, that's what I hope. He (Egy) has not been called, he has left the list," Shin Tae-yong told reporters.

With the publication of these comments, the coach from Korea has closed the way for Egy to defend the national team in this friendly match. Shin Tae-yong has found his replacement, Stefano Lilipaly, who is currently in top form with Borneo FC. Egy himself has communicated with the national team staff and made it clear that he wants to make a step by step recovery and wishes the Indonesian national team success for tomorrow's matches.

Controversy Inside The U20 World Cup Participants

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Indonesia, for the first time in the nation's history, will hold the U20 World Cup which will be held on May 20, 2023. This world cup was held in several cities in Indonesia, including Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya, Palembang, Surakarta and Gianyar. The Indonesian National Team itself also has the status of one and only representative from ASEAN because it acts as the host for this event every 2 years. However, there is some controversy regarding the participants in the world cup which was held this year by Indonesian football observers and lovers.

This year's World Cup was attended by 24 participants, where each continent's football head sent its best representatives. Some of the leading countries that are predicted to become champions such as Brazil, England, Italy, and France have a big chance to win this tournament. However, in the 24 participants, there was 1 country name which became a controversy in Indonesian society, that country is Israel. 

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A number of community groups rejected Israel's participation as a participant in the u20 world cup due to human rights and Israel's conflict with Palestine. Indonesia also does not recognize Israeli sovereignty and does not establish bilateral relations with Israel. However, the participation of a country in the FIFA event is entirely the authority of FIFA as the parent of world football. Indonesia and the Ministry of Sports only provide venues and supporting facilities as hosts. Raden Isnanta, Deputy of the Ministry of Sports said 

"Sport has nothing to do with politics, sport is sport" 

Regarding this, Israel's participation in the U20 World Cup can be ensured that it will continue to participate and be involved in this tournament regardless of public controversy and criticism.

PSS Sleman Players Were Stripped By Their Own Supporters

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A loyal PSS Sleman supporter, Brigata Curva Sud or who is usually called BCS, took off the jersey worn by the players after the match between Pss Sleman and Persita Tangerang in Week 28 which was held last Thursday, March 2. Persita Tangerang as the host managed to bend PSS Sleman after conceding 2 goals in the first half. PSS try to catch up after being awarded a penalty which was executed by a player from Ukraine, Yevhen Bokhasvili but PSS was unable to find another goal which led to a 2-1 win for the hosts at the Indomilk Arena Stadium, Tangerang.

This defeat itself is not the first for Sleman because PSS has lost 5 times in a row where out of 5 matches, they did not get any points which made the defeat more than the defeat suffered by Rans FC which is now at the bottom of the BRI Liga 1 standings. After the defeat For the fifth time, thousands of PSS Sleman or Brigata Curva Sud supporters who went to Tangerang shouted at the players and coaching staff due to the team's poor performance. Supporters also refused to sing the PSS Sleman anthem and asked the players to take off their jerseys because they considered it "not deserve" to wear the pride of the Sleman.

After this match, PSS will evaluate the players and coaches to improve team performance. PSS coach, Seto Nurdianto, who brought PSS to glory in 2017 by bringing it up to league 1, is likely to be kicked out if there is no change in the team's performance. After this, PSS will have a tough match against Bhayangkara FC where Bhayangkara has won 4 times in a row.

Riot Outside the Stadium in the Central Java Derby

Riots outside the stadium spice up the Central Java Derby match between PSIS Semarang against Persis Solo at the Jatidiri Stadium in Semarang. The match which was held on Friday 17 August ended in a 1-1 draw for both teams. The two teams exchanged attacks that threatened the goalkeeper's goal but it was PSIS who scored the goal in the 80th minute through Septian David Maulana's kick from the penalty spot after PSIS player was fouled by an opposing player. PSIS' victory had to be dispersed because at the end of the match, Persis solo in the 90th minute scored a goal by Irfan Jauhari through his thunder kick against PSIS' goalkeeper where after that, he had to get a red card due to a celebration of undressing.

But the match between these two historic teams had to be tarnished in the 70th minute. The match was stopped in the 70th minute due to a protest that was submitted by the captain of Persis Solo due to a gunshot outside the stadium.

The banging heard by the players was the result of tear gas fired by the police as a result of clashes with supporters who forced their way into the stadium to support their  team. Whereas the day before the match, organizers announced that this hot prestige match was being held without the presence of both home and guest supporters due to security issues.

The reason the supporters wanted to break in was that the organizing committee had already sold match tickets 2 days before this high-stakes match, while the police's permit had only been issued 1 day before the match. In addition, this high-risk match has a large number of supporters' interest from both teams due to rivalry and a long history of who is the strongest team in Central Java. However, with this chaos happening, will the police still give permission for the next high-risk match to be played in Semarang? Let's wait for the upcoming match between PSIS vs Persebaya.

The Bad Performance of The Referee Ruined Indonesian Football

Persija Jakarta's 2-0 win against Arema FC in week 24 was tarnished due to bad referee decisions. The match which was held on Sunday 12 April was won by Persija Jakarta where the goal scorer from Persija was Hanif Sjahbandi in the 36th minute through the white point after he was violated in the penalty box. The second goal was scored by the 29-year-old former Czech Republic national team player, Michael Kremencik in the 78th minute through an assist provided by Osvaldo Hay. 

The strange thing here is that in the second goal it was seen that Michael Kremencik was clearly offside and far ahead goalpost but the referee still approves the goal. 

For those of you who don't know, the BRI Liga 1 or the Indonesian league is currently known for having referees who are less observant and often cause controversy due to their decisions that are considered to be in favor of one side or completely break the rhythm of a game in a football match. 

After repeated mistakes that occur in every match, Indonesian football fans and supporters of each team hope that the new PSSI chairman will improve the referee's performance and add Video Assistance Reffere or what is commonly known as VAR in order to help and minimize the mistakes of the League referee. 1 to reduce controversy and also friction from fans with the match committee. The PSSI chair itself will be held on Thursday 16 February 2023 to determine the new leader of Indonesian football with Erick Thohir as the strongest candidate to win at the Extraordinary Congress.