The raffle of FIFA U-20 World Cup in Indonesia was annulled, Indonesian soccer officials announced, following a call by the Bali governor to ban the Indonesian team from competing. Israel.

Israel e Indonesia they have no diplomatic relations and the Southeast Asian country, which has the world’s largest Muslim population, is a fervent supporter of the Palestinian cause.

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The FIFA canceled the draw planned this week without giving reasons or a new date, indicated the Football Federation of Indonesia (PSSI)it’s a statement.

“The raffle was cancelled. We will be able to understand this as there has been opposition from the governor of Bali,” said Arya Sinulingga, a member of the federation’s steering committee, at a press conference on Sunday.

“Israel is a participant and the draw cannot be done without all the participants,” he added. La FIFA He has not responded to AFP’s questions.

Wayan Costerthe governor of Bali, had called for a boycott of the Israel team due to Indonesia’s supportive Palestinian policy, in a letter sent to the Ministry of Youth and Sports in March.

The Under-20 World Cupwhich brings together 24 teams, must be played in various cities of the Southeast Asian archipelago from May 20 to June 11.

It is the first time that the Israeli team has qualified for this competition and the Indonesian government has promised to ensure the safety of all participants.

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The organizers planned to make the Israel team play in Bali, an island with a majority of Hindu populationto avoid problems, but the governor’s opposition questioned this project.

In mid-March, a hundred demonstrators, sympathizers of conservative Muslim groups, had protested in She fought once morest the participation of the Israeli team.

Political leaders warned that Indonesia ran the risk of losing the organization of the competition and being isolated by the FIFA if not resolve this issue.

Indonesia witnessed one of the worst catastrophes in football history. Last October, 135 fans lost their lives in a stadium on the island of Java.

The Indonesian authorities worked to restore the reputation of the country, suspended by the FIFA in 2015due to government interference in football affairs.

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Faced with the problems that have arisen, the FIFAwhich has not ruled on the subject, yes, Argentina already offered to host the tournament, despite the fact that the albiceleste will not participate in the tournament.

From the Argentine Football Association they offered to host if they finally choose to take their place from Indonesia. Of course, they would ask to be added.

In the AFA They are looking forward to the next few hours. The negotiations are done and also the illusion that this event serves as a showcase to promote the 2030 Senior World Cup, a joint candidacy with Uruguay, Paraguay and Chile.

Argentina It is qualified to carry out the tournament since it has first-class stadiums such as the Monumental, other buildings such as Santiago del Estero, San Juan, San Luis, Córdoba, Mendoza and La Plata.

We will have to wait what determination FIFA takes and if it gives the go-ahead for the tournament to take place in the country of the current world champions.