American Media Leaks Cost Of Bringing The Argentine National Team, PSSI Spends Tens Of Billions

The Indonesian national team will host Argentina at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium, Jakarta. (Photo: Twitter/@PSSI)

YOGYAKARTA The cost of bringing the Indonesian national team to Indonesia is being discussed. PSSI itself has confirmed that the clash between the Indonesian vs Argentina national team on FIFA Matchday will be held on Thursday, June 19, 2023 at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK).

People who want to watch this match can buy tickets on June 5.

So, how much does PSSI have to pay to bring the Argentine national team to the country?

Cost Of Bringing The Argentine National Team

Quoted from the New York Times, Argentina has become the most expensive national team in international football since winning the 2022 World Cup trophy.

The US media said the tariff for one match against Argentina was up to a minimum cost of 5 million US dollars or equivalent to IDR 73.4 billion.

The visit of the Argentine national team to Indonesia was also claimed to be a reciprocal gift for Argentina after hosting the 2023 U-20 World Cup.

It is known that the 2023 U-20 World Cup was due to be held in Indonesia. However, FIFA as the parent of international football dropped Indonesia as a host due to rejection of the Israeli national team.

Erick Tohir's Response To Argentina's Cost Of Bringing IDR 73 Billion

The news about the cost of bringing the Argentine national team to Indonesia was responded to by the chairman of PSSI, Erick Tohir.

"We don't have a bustle about how much is paid, earlier we didn't believe PSSI. As if PSSI is poor. This is what is in front of [PSSI management] is not cans," said Erick Thohir at a press conference at Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK), Central Jakarta, on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 yesterday.

Erick then asked the public not to talk about the amount of money. Instead, focus on the formation of the mentality of the Indonesian national team.

"Don't talk about money. You believe we are building a transparent PSSI, we believe this is not just a commercial but a mental development for the national team. The price cannot be calculated with money," said Erick.

He added that the tariff for Argentina to compete can be seen in the PSSI audit book which can be accessed in the future.

"PSSI books are audited every year. Later, you can see how much is spent for the national team, how much is the expenditure for this, will be audited later. The audits are also not cans, Ernst & Young, so that everything is transparent," explained Erick.

For additional information, Argentina will be the opponent of the second trial of the Indonesian national team on the FIFA Matchday agenda at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium, June 19. Before challenging Albiceleste, Shin Tae Yong's team will first try Palestine at Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium, June 14.

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