Brazilians Amazed By The 2023 U-17 World Cup In Indonesia

Jacksen F. Tiago became witnesses of the Brazilian people amazed by the 2023 U-17 World Cup (doc. LOC WCU17).

JAKARTA The 2023 U-17 World Cup is now entering the round of 16. Throughout the group stage that had just finished, Indonesia as the host had received a lot of attention.

Indeed, there were criticisms that were thrown. However, not a few also gave appreciation.

One positive comment came from Brazilian spectators. This was revealed by Jacksen F. Tiago, a former Indonesian national team coach who is also a Brazilian.

He said Brazil supporters, both who watched live and through the small screen, were amazed by the 2023 U-17 World Cup.

I can be a witness. In the end, Indonesia was able to bring the World Cup to this country, even though it was U-17. This must be grateful. Friends in Brazil almost every day send WhatsApp, amazed by the stadium and the Indonesian people being able to hold the World Cup with such extraordinary things," said Jackson.

"We must give praise to all football players involved, ranging from players, media, supporters, and the Indonesian government who carried out extraordinary movements. With this World Cup, children aged 5, 6, and 7 years I am sure I will have the aspiration to represent the Indonesian nation through football," he added.

The 54-year-old further emphasized that the 2023 U-17 World Cup is an important moment as well as inspiration for many Indonesian children.

In addition, the valuable experience of players who appear is expected to be valuable capital to compete at the international level.

"I am an Indonesian football actor observing all the assessments from journalists, coaches, or players. Even though I have been in Indonesia for a long time, I still observe from the point of view of foreigners because I am still on the Brazilian passport," he said.

"Actually it's really amazing. We all hope to play at home, we have to know this is not Asian football, this is the highest level at their age."

Mereka (Indonesia U-17) menghadapi negara yang jelas lebih maju. Asa Indonesia U-17 bermain di Piala Dunia U-17 akan memberikan dampak kepada generasi berikutnya. Kemajuan yang terjadi di Indonesia sebenar luar biasa, tutur Jacksen.