PSSI Call Liga 1 Start Again, Probably October

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JAKARTA - The League 1 and League 2 2020 season will continue. It is possible that the national football competition will begin in October.

This was conveyed by the Acting Secretary General (Sekjen) of the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI), Yunus Nusi.

In his official statement, Yunus Nusi said, PSSI and all clubs agreed to continue with Liga 1 and Liga 2.He said the club proposed the league to start in October 2020.

This agreement was reached in a virtual meeting involving PSSI, representatives of Liga 1 and Liga 2 clubs and several other stakeholders.

"Technical matters are also discussed, such as regulations, including promotion and relegation of League 1 and League 2," said Yunus Nusi.

There is a discourse that there will be no relegation in Liga 1 this season. However, there will still be two teams from Liga 2 who will receive promotion.

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However, the results of this agreement are not final. The decision remains with the PSSI Executive Committee.

Yunus Nusi explained that PSI Executive Committee members will hold a meeting as soon as possible. Later, a decision will be made about the continuation of the league, especially from a technical point of view.