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At least 174 killed and 180 injured after stampede at football match in Indonesia

At least 174 people have died and 180 injured in a stampede and riot at a football match in Indonesia, in one of the world’s worst stadium disasters. The crush took place in the aftermath of home team Arema FC's loss to bitter rivals Persebaya Surabaya at the overcrowded stadium late on Saturday in Malang, East Java. Ad Police officers fired tear gas in an attempt to control the situation, triggering the stampede and cases of suffocation, East Java police chief Nico Afinta told reporters.

PSSI Berharap FIFA Tak Jatuhkan Sanksi

PSSI berharap FIFA tak menjatuhkan sanksi buat Indonesia. Sebab Tragedi Kanjuruhan bukan kerusuhan antar-suporter, tetapi penumpukan massa di stadion.

'Sepakbola Indonesia Sedang Bagus Namun Kena Musibah'

Tragedi Kanjuruhan menelan ratusan korban jiwa. Menpora Zainduin Amali menyayangkan tragedi itu padahal sepakbola Indonesia sedang bagus-bagusnya.

Indonesia stadium stampede a ‘tragedy beyond comprehension’: FIFA president

This picture taken on October 1, 2022 shows members of the Indonesian army securing the pitch after a football match between Arema FC and Persebaya Surabaya at Kanjuruhan stadium in Malang, East Java. – At least 127 people died at a football stadium in Indonesia late on October 1 when fans invaded the pitch and police responded with tear gas, triggering a stampede, officials said. (Photo by STR / AFP)

Indonesia stadium stampede a 'tragedy beyond comprehension': FIFA president

Gianni Infantino said on Sunday. The tragedy on Saturday night in the city of Malang, which also left 180 injured, was one of the world's deadliest sporting stadium disasters.

Indonesia Stadium Stampede A "Tragedy Beyond Comprehension": FIFA President

The death of at least 174 people in an Indonesian stadium stampede "is a dark day for all involved in football and a tragedy beyond comprehension", FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Sunday. The tragedy on Saturday night in the city of Malang, which also left 180 injured, was one of the world's deadliest sporting stadium disasters. "The football world is in a state of shock following the tragic incidents that have taken place in Indonesia at the end of the match between Arema FC and Persebaya Surabaya at the Kanjuruhan Stadium," said Infantino.

Presiden FIFA soal Kanjuruhan: Hari yang Gelap di Sepakbola

Gianni Infantino, Presiden FIFA mengucapkan duka cita mendalam terhadap Tragedi Kanjuruhan. Baginya tragedi itu jadi hari yang gelap di sepakbola.

Explainer: What's behind Indonesia's deadly soccer match

Here's a look at how the chaos occurred and what is being done to prevent future incidents.HOW DID THE CHAOS OCCUR?Chaos broke out after Persebaya Surabaya defeated rival Arema Malang 3-2 in Saturday night’s match in East Java’s province Malang city. Police said there were some 42,000 spectators in the stadium, all of whom were Arema’s supporters because the organizer had banned Persebaya fans in an effort to avoid brawls.

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At least 174 killed and 180 injured after stampede at football match in Indonesia

PSSI Berharap FIFA Tak Jatuhkan Sanksi

'Sepakbola Indonesia Sedang Bagus Namun Kena Musibah'

Indonesia stadium stampede a ‘tragedy beyond comprehension’: FIFA president

Indonesia stadium stampede a 'tragedy beyond comprehension': FIFA president

Indonesia Stadium Stampede A "Tragedy Beyond Comprehension": FIFA President

Presiden FIFA soal Kanjuruhan: Hari yang Gelap di Sepakbola

Explainer: What's behind Indonesia's deadly soccer match