JAKARTA (AFP) – Indonesian football players, fans and pundits reacted with anger and sadness on Thursday after FIFA pulled the Under-20 World Cup from the host nation weeks before it was due to kick off, following protests against Israel’s participation. The humiliating loss came after two influential governors advocated banning Israel from the competition. Indonesia
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