Friday, April 1, 2011

League Management Can Use PSSI Office

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JAKARTA: The government through the Minister of Youth and Sports (Menpora) Andi Alfian Mallarangeng declared, for the sake of continuity of competitions and leagues that have been run, the secretariat PSSI can be used. However, Menpora giving record, the management regime Nurdin Halid PSSI still not allowed to step on the space provided by the state.

"It may take place to ensure continuity of the competition," said Andi Mallarangeng when met after giving a speech at the opening of Talin International Chess Tournament, in the building Caraka Graha Telkom, Jakarta, Friday (1 / 4).

Andi explained that the decision was taken after the previous meeting with Honorary Chairman and Chairman of the PSSI Agum Gumelar KONI Rita Subowo. Although not say when the meeting took place, Andi stated in the meeting Agum Gumelar want to continue running the football competition, the secretariat can be used again.

"For all the competitions and the league can run, devices such as the secretariat and other devices must keep running," said Andi. Therefore, he allows that office used by the secretariat of the league. However, he stressed the board PSSI Nurdin Halid prohibited occupy that office.

Related to the continuation of PSSI congress, Menpora explain his side is still awaiting a decision from the International Football Federation (FIFA). However Menpora continuation signals depend on the decision of the FIFA congress.

"If FIFA positive outlook, could be the next congress to choose the executive committee. But if FIFA minded others, the new congress should be made to select committee pemiliihan and a new appeal, "he said.