Inviting Argentina to play a friendly match, President of Indonesian Football Federation worries about the contract being canceled

" I hope fans pay attention to security issues. Everyone is excited, this is normal, but please pay attention. This is very important, do not let the big match between Indonesia and Argentina not be held due to security issues ," PSSI president Erick Thohir said at a press conference on the afternoon of May 24.

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has confirmed that they will play two friendly matches in the international series in June. Lionel Messi and his teammates will meet the Australian team in China on June 15. Four days later, they will travel to Jakarta to play the Indonesian team. PSSI had to spend up to 5 million USD to invite the reigning World Cup champions.

Inviting Argentina to play a friendly match, President of Indonesian Football Federation worries about the contract being canceled - 1 — Indonesian fans must pay attention to security issues on the pitch.

The Indonesian Football Federation confirmed that the friendly match will be held at the Gerola Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta. The Argentine Football Association is satisfied with the quality of the pitch and facilities there and has pledged to bring all the biggest stars of the Albiceleste to Indonesia.

Captain Lionel Messi is the most interested person. The PSG star is definitely present and will play in front of more than 80,000 spectators.

In the international matches in June, the Indonesian team will play a friendly match against the Palestinian team on June 14. Five days later, coach Shin Tae-yong and his team will officially enter the match against the Argentine team. After the gold medal in men's football at the 32nd SEA Games, football fever is rising in the archipelago country.

However, there are still football experts who are skeptical about the friendly match with Argentina. Expert Mohamad Kusnaeni analyzed in Repbulika: " The difference in level between the two teams is too big. Therefore, the match can really hinder the mentality and confidence of the Indonesian team players. It is also difficult for the coaches to see the players' abilities, when our opponents are Messi and his teammates. There are not many opportunities to experiment with tactics ."

Mai Phuong

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