Both have signed documents needed to take care of administration at Ministry of Law and Human Rights.

“All players we met in Belgium and Netherlands were very welcome both personally and as a family. They are very enthusiastic to immediately defend Indonesian national team,” said PSSI General Chair Mochamad Iriawan when receiving PSSI Exco Hasani Abdulgani and Hamdan Hamedan (PSSI special envoy) at PSSI office, this afternoon.

Hasani and Hamdan were indeed sent by General Chairperson of PSSI to go to Netherlands and Belgium to meet their families and players, including taking care of all administration related to naturalization process.

In a report to General Chairperson of PSSI, Hasani and Hamdan explained that two players were very enthusiastic to soon become Indonesian citizens (WNI). Not only that, their families were also moved to receive these two PSSI envoys.

“Even Jordi’s grandmother is crying. So indeed eastern style requested by PSSI General Chair for kulonuwun (excuse me) to family is very appropriate.

They thank us (PSSI) for coming here (Belgium and Holland) to meet Jordi and Sandy’s families,” Hasani added.

Hamdan added that there were actually many players of Indonesian descent who played in Dutch, Belgian, and some English clubs. On average they are young (18-20 years old) and are starters where they play.

“Of course this can be a subject of discussion between PSSI, Technical Director, and Shin Tae-yong. I will give data about this player to PSSI. Then it’s up to PSSI,” said Hamdan.

All 2021 Menpora Cup matches are broadcast live by Indosiar and Vidio.com. However, everyone who likes soccer cannot enjoy Menpora Cup at home. This is because those who have pay television cannot watch game because of messy broadcasts.

“We are still in atmosphere of Covid-19 pandemic. Everything handled by PSSI and PT LIB. Includes hotel fees and antigen swabs for all participants. In normal times, all of that is responsibility of their respective clubs. So there must be an increased fee, “said Acting Secretary General of PSSI Yunus Nusi.

According to Yunus, one way to watch for free is to use an ordinary antenna (UHF) to watch Menpora Cup 2021.

“Emtek as a business partner of PSSI and PT LIB in 2021 Menpora Cup also has rules. They also run businesses. So this related matter has become commonplace. Likewise, if you look at European leagues you also have to subscribe to pay or cable television. So this is normal and hopefully understood in doing business, “added Yunus.

Meanwhile, those who have internet quota can stream. You have to pay, with Rp. 29,000 a month we can watch all 39 games in total. If average is not up to IDR 1000 per match.

Meanwhile, Marketing Organizing Committee (OC) Menpora Cup 2021, Rudy Kangdra, explained that his party had joined Indosiar (Emtek Group) from group stage to final round. Television coverage on a national scale and can be watched live and for free.

“The way to enjoy broadcast matches in 2021 Menpora Cup is on several platforms. Not only through national local television which can be enjoyed for free using a regular antenna, but there are also other platforms such as Over The Top (OTT) and cable. Television. Both categories can be said to be premium or paid. So this category is given freedom to choose as needed, “said Rudy.

The first two matches on first day of Group A are known to have not gone smoothly and smoothly. Arema FC drew 1-1 against PS Tira Persikabo and in second match PSIS Semarang which won 3-0 in first half was finally equalized 3-3 by Barito Putra in second half.

Today there are two matches in Group B, namely Bhayangkara FC against Borneo FC and Persija versus PSM Makassar at Kanjuruhan Stadium, Malang.

Ferre was chosen to represent Green team, while Sandy was representative of Red team. According to Bima, both of them made important contributions to match, as previously reported.

“Ferre mobilized back line well, not allowing any opponent to enter his area. Then Sandy, he coordinates midfield, becomes a ‘general’ in midfield who can coordinate when to defend and attack so that red team can play well,” said Bima.

Being coach choice in second internal game, did not make them puffed up. Both of them agreed to continue to make a big contribution to this team.

“Of course it nice,” both said simultaneously. “We didn’t expect to be selected, we just played according to coach wishes and what was given during TC,” they continued.

So far they have both taken a lot of lessons until training camps several times until now. Ferre is more unique, “Apart from knowledge of soccer in training, I also learn a lot of English from my roommates and eat (as is known, sleeping and eating with anyone on this team in rotation), Victor (is Canadian descent from his mother) person, he can teach me, “said Ferre.

“In fact, I practice it when leading prayers before and after eating with team,” he continued.

Meanwhile, Sandy admitted that he listened to a lot of input from coaching team and officials. “I welcome all input and opinions from coaching team or others. What I lacked, I corrected and continued to practice diligently. Maybe this is result of hard work so far. I believe it can still be better in future, “he explained.

Finally, both of them hope to be together in this team. “We hope to continue together, of course with hard work and give our best to this team. Our dream is same, we want to compete at all levels of national team and compete in international arena. To bring Indonesia to World Cup, our target, and maybe other young players,” they concluded.

“The two people will be summoned by Judicial Board. The General Chairperson of PSSI also supports them. Actually, orally, PSSI has received reports from Haris and Djoko about this case. However, as an institution, PSSI needs to clarify formally so that all of its statements can be accounted for,” ‘said Yunus.

Yunus also said that any decision by Judicial Body must be respected by all parties.

“The principle of presumption of innocence must still be put forward. You cannot accuse someone of wild assumptions on social media. That why Judicial Board will summon both of them to be questioned,” said Yunus.

In a previous statement, Haris has denied being involved in sale and purchase of manager of U-19 Indonesian National Team. He also reminded that information on circulating receipts was clearly not related to this.

“Now, okay, what does it say on receipt? It a World Cup ticket and it just business. What wrong with going into business?” said Haris.

“I do not know anything about other issues. Now it remains only to see what information is on receipt,” he continued.

Djoko Purwoko also denied narrative that had been raised regarding sale and purchase of managerial positions. He felt that there were parties who were not happy with PSSI led by Mochamad Iriawan and Dodi as former Sriwijaya FC officials.

“Maybe I am someone who is viewed as upright, so my name is looking for me. This may also be politics that don’t like PSSI,” said Djoko Purwoko.

“The receipt also has nothing to do with (narrative of buying and selling managerial positions). Indeed, you cannot order tickets in advance? I have also lived abroad to order Champions League tickets. I am a football person and understand how to order tickets,” he continued.

“It very lying (buying and selling positions). Those are political people from parties who don’t like Mr. Dodi and Pak Ketum PSSI. I have also been in Chairman of PSSI in era of Pak Edy Rahmayadi, yes, just like that, pattern is same,” said Djoko Purwoko.