Tunku Mahkota Ismail Praises Erick Thohir’s Efforts to Elevate Indonesian Football
A New Era for ASEAN Football
The Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail, has commended Indonesian Football Association chairman Erick Thohir for his tireless efforts to elevate the status of the Indonesian national team. In a post on his official Facebook page, Tunku Mahkota Ismail expressed confidence that there is an exciting future for ASEAN football.
A Meeting of Minds
Earlier, Tunku Mahkota Ismail granted an audience to Erick Thohir, Persib Bandung Club owner Glenn Sugita, and owner of Valencia CF Peter Lim in Singapore. The meeting focused on the regional football scenario, with discussions centered on the development and management of football clubs as well as steps to improve the sport’s standards in the Asian region, particularly in ASEAN countries.
A Grand Vision for Football
Erick Thohir shared his thoughts on the meeting with Tunku Mahkota Ismail, stating that His Royal Highness has a grand vision for Southeast Asian and even Asian football. "Met with Putra Mahkota Johor, Major General Tunku Ismail Idris Ibni Sultan Ibrahim, who is also the owner of the Malaysian football giant, Johor Darul Ta’zim. He has a grand vision for Southeast Asian and even Asian football," he said.
Improving Football Standards
Thohir noted that it was interesting to discuss the quality of football in Southeast Asian countries with Tunku Mahkota Ismail. "We want Southeast Asian nations to compete at the Asian level and even on the world stage," he said.
Conclusion
The meeting between Tunku Mahkota Ismail and Erick Thohir highlights the growing importance of ASEAN football and the efforts being made to elevate the sport in the region. With a grand vision for Southeast Asian and Asian football, there is indeed an exciting future ahead for the sport.
FAQs
- Who praised Erick Thohir’s efforts to elevate Indonesian football?
- Tunku Mahkota Ismail, the Regent of Johor.
- What was the focus of the meeting between Tunku Mahkota Ismail and Erick Thohir?
- The development and management of football clubs, as well as steps to improve the sport’s standards in the Asian region, particularly in ASEAN countries.
- What is the grand vision for Southeast Asian and Asian football?
- To have Southeast Asian nations compete at the Asian level and even on the world stage.