PSSI Chairman Mochamad Iriawan said that election of Uden Kusuma was based on his proposal and was approved by all Exco PSSI members.

“We think Pak Uden deserves to assume position of manager of Indonesian national team at upcoming 2021 SEA Games. He has capacity and ability as a team manager, and he also has experience in Indonesian football, “said Iriawan.

As is known, Uden currently also serves as an expert at Ministry of Youth and Sports (Kemenpora). He is also Chairperson of DKI Jakarta PSSI Asprov.

“We hope that Uden is able to carry out his duties well and PSSI gives full support to him. Moreover, we are targeting Indonesian national team to win gold in upcoming 2021 SEA Games, “he added.

Meanwhile, Uden Kusuma admitted that he was ready to assume position in accordance with decision of PSSI. This is certainly a mandate that must be carried out well, especially when PSSI is targeting national team to win gold in event.

“I would like to thank Ketum and Exco PSSI for trust given to me. As a manager, of course, first thing I will manage is players. “I will communicate with national team coaches about which players will be selected,” said Uden.

“My job as a manager is to manage aspects related to needs of team up to start of match. I will bridge interests of team,” he added.

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.

“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.