Fury, sadness in Indonesia after FIFA pulls Under-20 World Cup
Muslims participating in a protest on March 20, 2023 to reject the participation of Israel’s national football team in the 2023 Under-20 World Cup in Jakarta. FIFA has pulled hosting rights from Indonesia weeks before the tournament was due to kick off. – AFP pic, March 30, 2023.
INDONESIAN football players, fans and pundits reacted with anger and sadness today after FIFA pulled the Under-20 World Cup from the host nation weeks before it was due to kick off, following protests against Israel’s participation. The humiliating loss came after two influential governors advocated banning Israel from the competition.
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