Observer: Indonesia to host the U-17 World Cup is not a response to kindness but because it is considered ready

– Football observer M Kusnaeni said Indonesia’s appointment as host for the U-17 World Cup was not a gift after failing to hold the U-20 World Cup but because it was considered ready.

“The appointment of Indonesia as the host for the U-17 World Cup is an honor. FIFA certainly will not arbitrarily appoint a host for its event,” said Kusnaeni to Beritasatu.comSaturday (24/6/2023).

“Although the prestige of hosting the U-17 World Cup is not as grand as the senior World Cup, many countries are interested in getting this opportunity. Especially countries in Asia, Africa and South America which are building their sports infrastructure,” said Kusnaeni who is familiarly called Bung kus.

They, said Bung Kus, felt they needed to get recognition from the international community through the opportunity to be hosts events World Cup class. Whatever the level: U-17, U-20, even the Women’s World Cup.

On the other hand, he explained, this was FIFA’s acknowledgment that Indonesia was actually capable of holding it events world class. The cancellation of the U-20 World Cup was not due to a lack of readiness but more due to other factors.

“FIFA realizes that the U-17 World Cup is running out. If Indonesia’s infrastructure is deemed inadequate, FIFA will certainly not be trusted as the host,” he added.

Kusnaeni added that Indonesia’s preparations for the U-20 World Cup had been very good before it was finally cancelled. Indonesian football public enthusiasm for events international is also very high.

“Those are all the reasons FIFA appointed Indonesia. This is not a return for the failure of the U-20 World Cup, but Indonesia is indeed considered ready,” he said.

Indonesia officially hosts the U-17 World Cup which will be held from November 10 to December 2.

This was announced by FIFA via their Twitter account Friday (24/6/2023) evening. “Indonesia is confirmed to be the host of the U-17 World Cup. FIFA announced via Twitter.

The general chairman of the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI), Erick Thohir, admitted that he could only be grateful for the blessings after Indonesia was declared the host of the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup through a joint decision at the FIFA Council meeting which was held at the FIFA Headquarters, Zurich, Switzerland, Friday ( 23/6) evening.

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