Indonesia
JAKARTA (31 Dec 2011) – The FA of Indonesia (PSSI) have removed four of their Executive Committee members after founding them guilty of breaching the code of ethics of the association. The four are La Nyalla Matalitti, Erwin D. Budiawan, Roberto Roue and Tony Aprliani. PSSI spokesman Eddy Elison confirmed the removal this week. “We…
JAKARTA (29 Dec 2011) – One of the biggest club in Uruguay, Club Atletico Penarol, have signed two Indonesian youngsters – Manahati Lestusen and Abdul Rahman Lestaluhu – to their payroll. The two players were part of the Sociedad Anonima Sportiva (SAD) team which had been playing in the Uruguay junior league. “They will play…
JAKARTA (25 Dec 2011) – The FA of Indonesia (PSSI) have until March 2012 to get their house in order and rein in a rebel top-flight league or face possible sanctions. In a letter dated 21 December and leaked to the press, world football’s governing body FIFA, and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) warned the…
JAKARTA (24 Dec 2011) – The much anticipated Jakarta Challenge between Dutch side PSV Eindhoven and a Jakarta Selection has been called off. Append below is the full statement from organisers Saujana Media. “Saujana Media regret to inform that following discussions with the various stakeholders in the tournament, we have decided to postpone the Jakarta…
JAKARTA (14 Dec 2011) – The FA of Indonesia (PSSI) have decided to impose fines of up to IDR 1 billion (USD 110,000) on eight clubs which they deemed to have rebelled against the national association. The eight clubs concerned are Mitra Kukar, Persisam Samarinda, Persela Lamongan, Persiba Balikpapan, PSPS Pekanbaru, Deltras Sidoarjo, Pelita Jaya…
JAKARTA (8 Dec 2011) – The Indonesian Futsal national team has received a cash injection of IDR 600 million (USD 67,000) from the government of Indonesia in preparation for the qualifying round of the AFC Championship 2012. The amount was confirmed this week by Andi Mallarangeng, the Indonesian Sports Minister, for the team under the…