FIFA Poised to Extend Sanctions Against Indonesian Football, Possibly Targeting Team Manager
Already reeling from penalties levied against the Indonesian FA (PSSI) and two national team players, Indonesian football faces the prospect of further sanctions as FIFA convenes a hearing this Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
The additional punishment is believed to be directed towards the Indonesian national team manager, Sumardji. This information was directly conveyed by Sumardji himself to various media outlets, including BolaSport.com.
Previously, FIFA imposed sanctions on the PSSI and two Indonesian players, amounting to an estimated total of Rp 1.2 billion.
The initial penalty stemmed from incidents during Indonesia’s match against Iraq on October 12, 2025, held at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, as part of the second match of Group B in the Fourth Round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers for the Asian zone.
FIFA fined the PSSI 50,000 Swiss Francs (Chf), equivalent to Rp 1 billion.
This penalty was issued due to the unsportsmanlike conduct of Indonesian fans within King Abdullah Sports City stadium. FIFA observed supporters throwing objects onto the field, deeming it a severe violation. “Order and security at matches and throwing of objects,” FIFA stated, “Fine of 50,000 Chf.”
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In addition to the PSSI, FIFA also sanctioned two Indonesian national team players: Thom Haye and Shayne Pattynama.
Shayne Pattynama and Thom Haye were penalized for allegedly interfering with the referee following the match against Iraq. Both players reportedly received red cards.
Shayne Pattynama and Thom Haye were each fined 5,000 Chf, or Rp 100 million. The two naturalized players will also be suspended from representing Indonesia in the next four matches.
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According to Sumardji, he anticipates potentially facing sanctions from FIFA as well. However, he remains uncertain about the specific nature of the punishment.
“Yes, Thom Haye and Shayne Pattynama have been sanctioned,” Sumardji said. “Perhaps I will also be sanctioned tomorrow (today). Because if I’m not mistaken, the hearing is tomorrow (today). We’ll just have to wait for the results later.”
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Sumardji further stated that the PSSI accepts FIFA’s decisions and will not appeal to the FIFA Disciplinary Committee.
“The sanctions from the FIFA Disciplinary Committee are binding and final. We can no longer appeal or anything else,” he affirmed. “We have communicated, and the PSSI team has inquired about the sanctions. So be it, we’ll just have to accept it. What else can we do? It’s a sanction that we must endure,” Sumardji concluded.
Summary
FIFA is expected to announce further sanctions against Indonesian football, following penalties already levied against the PSSI and two national team players. The potential additional punishment may target the Indonesian national team manager, Sumardji, according to his own statements. The initial penalties, totaling approximately Rp 1.2 billion, stemmed from incidents during Indonesia’s match against Iraq on October 12, 2025, including unsportsmanlike conduct by fans.
FIFA fined the PSSI 50,000 Swiss Francs (Rp 1 billion) for fans throwing objects onto the field. Additionally, players Thom Haye and Shayne Pattynama were each fined 5,000 Swiss Francs (Rp 100 million) and suspended for allegedly interfering with the referee. Sumardji anticipates potential sanctions against himself, and the PSSI has stated they accept FIFA’s decisions and will not appeal.