Erick Thohir outlines plan to fight match fixing, form hooliganism committee

Soccer Association of Indonesia chairman Erick Thohir (left) taking a picture with his deputy, Zainudin Amali (centre), and National Police chief Gen. Listyo Sigit Prabowo after a press conference on law enforcement against match fixing in Indonesian soccer at Gelora Bung Karno sports complex in Senayan, Central Jakarta, on Feb 20, 2023. - Courtesy of PSSI

JAKARTA (The Jakarta Post/Asia News Network): Appearing in his capacity as a newly elected chairman of the Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) on Sunday (Feb 19), Erick Thohir outlined his ambitious goal to completely eradicate match fixing in Indonesia, taking the fight to the soccer mafia, which has taken root in the country’s soccer system.

“[Match fixing] has long been a parasite that brings shame to Indonesia. It’s not just a thorn in domestic leagues, but has also affected matches involving the national team, which has besmirched our country’s reputation,” Erick said.