FIFA to launch probe as Indonesia U22 vows to sue Thailand U22 over 2023 SEA Games

May 19, 2023

Indonesia U22 side are set to rely on FIFA to prosecute violence between the national men’s soccer team and the Thai national football team in the final. Finals at the 32nd SEA Games.

The clash between U22 Thailand and U22 Indonesia has not yet been resolved, although the finals of the 2023 SEA Games are over. After the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) launched an investigation and both teams could be fined, the Indonesian side wanted to invite FIFA to come and solve the problem. .

The Indonesian side wants Thailand to take responsibility in this case. President of the Indonesian Olympic Committee (NOC) Raja Sapta Oktohari has convened a meeting with members of the Indonesian Football Federation (PSSI) to decide on the request. FIFA intervenes in violence in the 32nd SEA Games men’s football final and final.

“We have not yet submitted a report to FIFA, but this will happen soon,” said the NOC president. The internal meeting is over. PSSI President Erick Thohir and I do not want to remain silent in this case. “If Indonesia is wrong, we will be responsible, but if Thailand is wrong, they will do the same.”

The Indonesian side is likely to be convinced that it was not at fault in the clash with Thailand in the final of the 2023 SEA Games. Thailand, meanwhile, is currently embroiled in tensions.

Vice President of the Thai Football Federation Yuttana Yimkarun recently wrote a letter of resignation. The president of the Thai Football Association (FAT) believes that they are responsible after allowing the Thai U22 players to lose control of their emotions in the final and create Bad image in Cambodia.

The final match between U22 Indonesia and Thailand is considered the most attractive in the history of the SEA Games. In this match, Indonesia beat Thailand 5-2 as the referee awarded more than 10 yellow cards and 7 red cards due to the clash. And the use of violence.