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Indonesia plans to invite Ronaldo to play friendly match

TH (according to VTC News) May 2, 2024 14:35

Indonesian officials have asked Al Nassr club about the possibility of hosting a friendly match between Cristiano Ronaldo's team in the archipelago.

Ronaldo và Al Nassr có thể sang Indonesia thi đấu giao hữu. (Ảnh: Getty Images)
Ronaldo and Al Nassr may go to Indonesia for a friendly match

Indonesian media reported that the country's Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr. Dito Ariotedjo, visited the headquarters of Al Nassr club in Saudi Arabia yesterday (May 1). Mr. Ariotedjo met with Al Nassr CEO, Guido Fienga. Sport Detik reported that this meeting could open up an opportunity for Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates at Al Nassr to play a friendly match in Indonesia.

“We have discussed the possibility of cooperation, such as organizing a friendly match in Indonesia. Al-Nassr has a significant fan base in Indonesia,” said Dito Ariotedjo.

Antaranews reported that Mr. Dito Ariotedjo expressed hope that the Saudi Arabian team could send scouts to discover football talents in Indonesia and bring those players to the club.

“I told Mr. Guido Fienga that Indonesia has many talented young players. The achievements of the Indonesian U23 team are proof of that,” Indonesian Youth and Sports Minister Dito Ariotedjo affirmed.

Mr. Guido Fienga revealed that in addition to football, Al Nassr Club is focusing on developing Olympic sports, especially badminton. "Mr. Fienga hopes to receive help in developing badminton because he knows that Indonesia's badminton achievements are excellent," Mr. Dito Ariotedjo revealed.

Indonesian fans are hoping that after the above visit, Ronaldo will come to the archipelago to play a friendly match with the national team. To carry out the plan to bring Al Nassr with Cristiano Ronaldo to play, the host country Indonesia will certainly have to spend a large amount of money. Earlier this year, to invite Al Nassr to play a friendly match in China, the organizing company had to spend up to 20 million USD.

In June 2023, the Indonesian team played a friendly match against Argentina at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium. However, Lionel Messi was absent from this match, leaving many Indonesian fans disappointed. The Argentine team, under the leadership of coach Lionel Scaloni, beat Indonesia 2-0 thanks to goals from Leandro Paredes and Cristian Romero.

The cost of inviting the reigning world champions to Indonesia for a friendly match is rumored to be around 5 million USD (equivalent to over 120 billion VND).

TH (according to VTC News)
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