Cancellation of the U-20 World Cup Reveals Indonesia's Stance towards the Jewish entity
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FIFA has removed Indonesia as the host of the Under-20 Men's World Cup due to objections over ‘Israel's’ participation, causing disappointment to the soccer community in Indonesia. Losing the tournament could harm the country's reputation in soccer, and further sanctions could be imposed. Indonesia, a predominantly Muslim country, supports the Palestinian cause and does not have diplomatic relations with ‘Israel’.
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