BREAKING NEWS: FIFA officially removes Indonesia from hosting the 2023 U20 World Cup

BREAKING NEWS: FIFA officially removes Indonesia from hosting the 2023 U20 World Cup

 - International Football Federation (FIFA) has officially removed Indonesia's status as host for the 2023 U202 World Cup. 

This decision was taken by FIFA after President Gianni Infantino held a meeting with PSSI Chairman Erick Thohir. 

In its official statement, FIFA will soon announce the alternate host country for the 2023 U20 World Cup. FIFA also stated that PSSI could be subject to sanctions following this decision. 

"Following today's meeting between FIFA President Gianni Infantino and President of the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) Erick Thohir, FIFA has decided, due to the current circumstances, to remove Indonesia from hosting the 2023 U20 World Cup," wrote a FIFA statement on Wednesday ( 29/3/2023). 

"A new host will be announced as soon as possible, with the current tournament date remaining unchanged," the statement added. 

"Potential sanctions against PSSI can also be decided at a later stage," continued the FIFA statement. 

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Below reads FIFA's statement: 

“Following today’s meeting between FIFA President Gianni Infantino and President of the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) Erick Thohir, FIFA has decided, due to the current circumstances, to remove Indonesia as the host of the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2023™. A new host will be announced as soon as possible, with the dates of the tournament currently remaining unchanged. Potential sanctions against the PSSI may also be decided at a later stage.

Source: KOMPAS.com