Indonesian Football: Between Popularity, Safety Challenges And Supporters Order

Football has become a very popular sport in Indonesia. Not only among sports lovers, but also among the general public. However, with its high popularity, soccer also brings several challenges that need to be solved, especially in terms of security and order during matches.

In recent years, there have been several incidents of concern, including the Kanjuruhan tragedy which killed 135 fans, and clashes between supporters during the PSIS Semarang match against Persis Solo.

This is very concerning because football should be a place to have fun and support each other without having to have clashes that are detrimental to many parties.

As the newly elected Chairman of PSSI, Erick Thohir has a big task to solve this problem. One of the things that can be done is to increase supervision and control at football matches, including increasing security around stadiums, controlling entry tickets, and stricter law enforcement for violations.

Apart from that, it is also important to strengthen communication and collaboration between football clubs, PSSI, the police, and other related parties to handle and prevent destructive actions such as clashes between fans.

As the newly elected Chairman of PSSI, Erick Thohir has the opportunity to bring positive changes within the Indonesian football organization. In the near future, Indonesia will host the U-20 World Cup in 2023, a great honor for Indonesia as a developing country in the world of football.

To ensure the success of holding the U-20 World Cup, PSSI and related parties must work together to ensure safety and comfort during the event. This will require serious efforts in terms of increased security, law enforcement, and close monitoring of fans which tends to spoil the mood.

However, it is not only the security forces and PSSI who must be responsible for overcoming this problem. Supporters must also understand their responsibility in maintaining order and upholding the values ​​of sportsmanship. In this case, the media also has an important role in raising awareness and educating the public about the importance of maintaining order during matches.

With the seriousness and cooperation of all relevant parties, Indonesia can successfully organize the U-20 World Cup and overcome security and order issues related to football in Indonesia. This will bring greater benefits to all Indonesian people and also raise Indonesia's image in the world of international football.