Israel's Rejection Due To Bali Bomb Trauma, Gerindra: We Cool Down First, Don't Blame Each Other

JAKARTA - Member of Commission III of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Habiburokhman, responded to the cancellation of Indonesia to host the U-20 World Cup which was allegedly the aftermath of the rejection of Israel. One of those who refused was the Governor of Bali I Wayan Koster. The PDIP politician is said to be traumatized by the Bali bombing so that FIFA is considering removing Indonesia as the venue for the world football event. Habiburokhman understands that all elements of the nation must feel disappointed and sad that Indonesia has canceled hosting the U-20 World Cup and watched the national team compete. However, according to him, all parties must be calm in responding to this FIFA decision.

"We all have to cool down first. It is very sad because of the opportunity for the nation's children to compete in the U-20 World Cup finals, which are very valuable, just floating away. We must be sad, must be disappointed," said Habiburokhman when contacted by VOI, Friday, March 31.

However, the Deputy Gerindra assessed that the issue of cancellation should not make fellow nation's children blame each other. Better, said Habiburokhman, all parties unite to find solutions so that Indonesia is not rewarded with even more severe sanctions by FIFA. Mainly those who have the authority to take care of the world of national football.

"But do not let this problem trigger divisions among the nation's children. We must not blame each other, what has happened let it happen, now we are looking for a solution together in the future," he said.

"Our sports authorities must make maximum efforts so that there are no more severe sanctions than FIFA," he added.