JAKARTA - The 2024 Partner Summit agenda was completed by PSSI in Jakarta on Monday, December 16, 2024, afternoon WIB. PSSI made this agenda a moment for reports to Indonesian football lovers in terms of management to advance football.

Attended directly by the General Chairperson (Ketum) of PSSI, Erick Thohir, he said that in managing football, it cannot only be lived by one party.

The presence of a number of stakeholders who helped with various aspects, including finances, was clearly needed.

"Yes, this (agent) is also a report to the public that in building football it is impossible for stakeholders not to unite," said Erick Thohir after the event.

"We can see from the private sector that there are a lot of supporters. The brand is also extraordinary, brands that are close to football are also sports," he said.

On the same occasion, Erick Thohir also said that this agenda was not only held to appreciate the brands that are partners for PSSI, but also to announce a number of programs that are being carried out.

This is not only about football but also about the humanist side in society.

"There are also many activities carried out, events are also not just about football, but also how we get closer to the community, with supporters, children, disabled, and also with underprivileged families," he explained.

"We embrace it because we believe we have to think more about football, what is, football is really a unifying tool for the nation, which also raises our dignity."

"We also see how the values of football exist in competitions, there are mutual assistance, friendly, and positive things. Apart from, yes, indeed, this is a match that in Indonesia has a fairly high rating. So, everyone watches football," he said.

Talking about partnerships related to finance, Erick admitted that taking care of football really needed large funds.

Therefore, he thanked several parties who helped from the Government to sponsors.

"Back as I said, it is impossible for us to depend solely on the government. Funds of more than IDR 650 billion are fantastic numbers."

"I also never thought about managing football, the numbers were so big," he said.

"In the past, in basketball, IDR 30-40 (billion) was enough. In badminton, IDR 80 billion. This can really be almost 7 to 10 times."

"This means, yes, the role of the Government, private sector, must be a unit. If not, you can't afford it," he concluded.


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