FIFA strips Indonesia of U-20 World Cup hosting right
Indonesia will no longer host the upcoming 2023 FIFA Under-20 World Cup following protests over the participation of Israel at the tournament, reports theathletic.com.
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FIFA Strips Indonesia Of Under-20 World Cup Amid Israel Row
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 decision was made "due to the current circumstances", FIFA said in a statement without specifying details. "A new host will be announced as soon as possible, with the dates of the tournament currently remaining unchanged," it added.
Indonesia stripped of men's U20 World Cup amid turmoil over Israeli participation
Indonesia was stripped of hosting the men's under-20 World Cup on Wednesday amid political turmoil regarding Israel's participation.
Indonesia leader says no foreign policy change in hosting Israel for U-20 World Cup
JAKARTA : Indonesia's president said on Tuesday that Israel's participation in the Under-20 World Cup to be hosted by his country meant no change to its foreign policy, stressing amid domestic protests that sport and politics should not be mixed.
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Indonesia FA plans FIFA talks amid protests over Israel at U20 World Cup
JAKARTA : The head of the Indonesia Football Association (PSSI) plans to hold talks with FIFA officials after the draw for the Under-20 World Cup due to take place in the Southeast Asian country was postponed amid protests over Israel's participation.
U-20 World Cup draw in Bali postponed amid protest against Israel participation
The draw for the Under-20 FIFA World Cup that was scheduled to take place in Indonesia next week will be postponed, a source told Reuters after Bali's governor refused to host Israel's team.