Former Exco: PSSI Don't Talk To The Media Too Much

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JAKARTA - The polemic of the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) with Shin Tae-yong sparked reactions from many people. Pros and cons have sprung up in the public.

Many support Shin because they are considered vocal in voicing criticism. However, not a few also defended PSSI.

Former member of the Executive Committee, Toni Apriliani, said that PSSI should not have to polemic. He also considered that the PSSI management should not talk too much in the media.

"Since STY (Shin Tae-yong) has been contracted, just talk about it according to the contract regulations. If there are things that appear but are not in the contract clause, an addendum is made," said Toni to VOI, Wednesday, June 24.

"Don't talk too much in the media, because Indonesia's soccer achievements are getting lower compared to some time ago," he said.

Toni said, if Shin really broke the contract, PSSI would have the right to terminate the cooperation. However, he again asked PSSI not to talk too much.

He also highlighted Indra Sjafri's statement on the federation's official website. According to him, PSSI's step was not quite right by providing a forum for Indra Sjafri to clarify through the official website.

The man who is now the Chairman of the Honorary Council of the West Java PSSI Provincial Association then commented on Shin Tae-yong's wish to hold a training camp (TC) in Korea. According to him, this could be fulfilled by PSSI.

"If TC in Korea will be better and more efficient in terms of budget, why not do it and fulfill it. PSSI, through the Directive and Task Force, just has to make high targets and good control according to contract regulations," he said.

As is known, PSSI still insists that the implementation of the Indonesian National Team TC is still held in the country. The head of the National Team's Task Force, Syarif Bastaman, asked Shin Tae-yong not to negotiate. In fact, he had issued a statement that he would evaluate the coach.