Jakarta –

President of the Worldwide Soccer Federation (FIFA) Gianni Infantino responded to the difficulty of PSSI Chairperson Erick Thohir who’s now additionally the Minister of Youth and Sports activities (Menpora). Gianni careworn that his celebration was not an issue with that.

“It is okay, in fact, it is okay. Pak Erick Thohir has proven previously that he’s multitalented. He can do many issues very nicely,” Gianni mentioned after a gathering with President Prabowo Subianto in New York, United States (US) as broadcast on the Youtube of the Presidential Secretariat, Wednesday (9/24/2025).

Based on Gianni, Erick has good gait each in PSSI and authorities. Gianni admitted that he was sufficient to acknowledge Erick’s determine.

“What he has carried out on the Soccer Federation, what he has carried out within the authorities, what he’ll do for this sport in Indonesia. He’s additionally my colleague, a member of the Worldwide Olympic Committee,” he mentioned.

Moreover, Gianni hopes that his celebration can proceed to determine good cooperation with Erick and the Indonesian authorities. He praised Erick to have introduced the progress of Indonesian soccer till now.

“So I hope to proceed to work with Indonesia and with Mr. Erick Thohir, who isn’t solely a very good pal, but additionally a really, very, very competent individual, and to deliver Indonesia to its place now, the nation is a job mannequin for many individuals,” he mentioned.

Beforehand, Erick claimed to have obtained the blessing of FIFA to function Minister of Youth and Sports activities in addition to the Basic Chairperson of PSSI. The settlement letter claimed to have been obtained.

“This morning I bought a FIFA letter, who said that he was standing with my current monitor document to this point in soccer there was no battle of curiosity.

It’s identified that Erick Thohir was shifted from the Minister of BUMN to turn out to be the brand new Menpora. He changed Dito Ariotedjo, who was faraway from the Menpora seat by President Prabowo Subianto.

(FCA/FCA)