Indonesian football faces pivotal moment after stadium disaster


Teams stand for a period of silence in respect to the stadium tragedy in Indonesia ahead the women's friendly soccer match between England and the US at Wembley stadium in London, Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. - AP

MALANG (Indonesia), Oct 8, 2022 (AFP): The deadly stampede at an Indonesian football stadium has shaken the foundations of the country's most popular sport and was the culmination of decades of mismanagement and violence, experts say.

The tragedy a week ago that killed 131 people, including 32 children, in the aftermath of a top-tier match has forced officials and fans to confront failings in every aspect of the game in the country.

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