Photos of FIFA's president laughing and high-fiving in a football match with local officials weeks after a stadium disaster killed 133 people in Indonesia sparked online fury in the country on Wednesday. More than 40 children were among those killed in the stampede on October 1, one of the deadliest disasters in football history. Police had fired tear gas to quell a pitch invasion after a match in East Java. FIFA chief Gianni Infantino met Indonesian President Joko Widodo Tuesday in the capital Jakarta, the pair pledging to boost match safety and rebuild Arema FC's Kanjuruhan stadium to avoid a repeat of the disaster.

But on Wednesday morning the Indonesian football association, or PSSI, posted images on its Twitter account of Infantino playing a football match in Jakarta with its under-fire chairman Mochamad Iriawan. "Instead of playing soccer together, it's better to go to the homes of the victims of the Kanjuruhan tragedy together. They are more important," Indonesian actor Vino G. Bastian tweeted to his 1.9 million followers, gaining just under 20,000 likes. "133 people have died. And, your president came here to play fun football and laugh? Why don't you just play fun football at Kanjuruhan? Shame on you, @FIFAcom," popular Indonesian football account PanditFootball tweeted to its 600,000 followers, in a post retweeted more than 4,000 times.

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The initial tweet by the PSSI, whose posts rarely get replies in more than double figures, was deluged with more than 4,000 replies, which were overwhelmingly negative. Pundit Pangeran Siahaan said the officials were "extremely tone-deaf" for hosting the match. "I can't believe that the beleaguered PSSI and its chairman thought that the best idea to showcase its legitimacy was by being portrayed having a chuckle and kicking a football together with the FIFA president," he told AFP.

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An investigating task force last week called on Iriawan, a former Jakarta police chief, to resign over the disaster, along with the rest of the PSSI executive committee. Football analyst Akmal Marhali, who is part of the task force, said he thought the association would take Infantino to pay tribute to victims in the city of Malang where the tragedy unfolded.

"I don't know who suddenly decided to have fun with the football match when the graveyard soil is still wet," he said. The association did not immediately respond to a request for comment about Tuesday evening's match. Infantino's visit came less than three weeks after he described the disaster as "a dark day" for football, and before the Southeast Asian nation hosts the FIFA Under-20 World Cup from May next year.

Photos of FIFA's president laughing and high-fiving in a football match with local officials weeks after a stadium disaster killed 133 people in Indonesia sparked online fury in the country on Wednesday.

Photos of FIFA's president laughing and high-fiving in a football match with local officials weeks after a stadium disaster killed 133 people in Indonesia sparked online fury in the country on Wednesday. More than 40 children were among those killed in the stampede on October 1, one of the deadliest disasters in football history. Police had fired tear gas to quell a pitch invasion after a match in East Java. FIFA chief Gianni Infantino met Indonesian President Joko Widodo Tuesday in the capital Jakarta, the pair pledging to boost match safety and rebuild Arema FC's Kanjuruhan stadium to avoid a repeat of the disaster. But on Wednesday morning the Indonesian football association, or PSSI, posted images on its Twitter account of Infantino playing a football match in Jakarta with its under-fire chairman Mochamad Iriawan. "Instead of playing soccer together, it's better to go to the homes of the victims of the Kanjuruhan tragedy together. They are more important," Indonesian actor Vino G. Bastian tweeted to his 1.9 million followers, gaining just under 20,000 likes. "133 people have died. And, your president came here to play fun football and laugh? Why don't you just play fun football at Kanjuruhan? Shame on you, @FIFAcom," popular Indonesian football account PanditFootball tweeted to its 600,000 followers, in a post retweeted more than 4,000 times. FYI @FIFAcom, a few hours before your president laughed on the football field, a victim of the Kanjuruhan Tragedy died in the ICU. 133 people have died. And your president came here to (for one thing) play FUN FOOTBALL & laugh? Why don't you just play FUN FOOTBALL at Kanjuruhan? pic.twitter.com/B6UrqX7iqU — PanditFootball.com (@panditfootball) October 19, 2022 × The initial tweet by the PSSI, whose posts rarely get replies in more than double figures, was deluged with more than 4,000 replies, which were overwhelmingly negative. Pundit Pangeran Siahaan said the officials were "extremely tone-deaf" for hosting the match. "I can't believe that the beleaguered PSSI and its chairman thought that the best idea to showcase its legitimacy was by being portrayed having a chuckle and kicking a football together with the FIFA president," he told AFP. ALSO READ | Gonzalo Higuain's 'dream is over' as Argentine brings curtain down on football career An investigating task force last week called on Iriawan, a former Jakarta police chief, to resign over the disaster, along with the rest of the PSSI executive committee. Football analyst Akmal Marhali, who is part of the task force, said he thought the association would take Infantino to pay tribute to victims in the city of Malang where the tragedy unfolded. "I don't know who suddenly decided to have fun with the football match when the graveyard soil is still wet," he said. The association did not immediately respond to a request for comment about Tuesday evening's match. Infantino's visit came less than three weeks after he described the disaster as "a dark day" for football, and before the Southeast Asian nation hosts the FIFA Under-20 World Cup from May next year.

Fury at FIFA chief's kickabout in Indonesia following stadium stampede

It was one of the darkest days in world sports when the Indonesia stampede on Saturday (October 1), shocked sports fans worldwide and lead&nbsp;to the killing of at least 131 people. The stampede at stadium in the Malang region of East Java saw soccer fans trying to flee as police fired tear gas to control riot but found several exits locked.

As many as six people -- including police and match organisers -- are facing criminal charges in&nbsp;Indonesia, the country's police chief revealed on Thursday (October 06).&nbsp;Addressing a news conference, police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo said that organisers and police are among those being investigated whereas some others might also be charged.&nbsp;Those found guilty would be charged with criminal negligence causing death, carrying a maximum five-year prison sentence. The suspects include three police officers who resorted to the usage of tear gas, the head of the organising committee as well as the chief security officer of Arema FC.

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Indonesian President Joko Widodo had said that he would also dwell deep into the details of the tragic incident and order&nbsp;an audit of all the football stadiums in the country&nbsp;to find the "root" cause.

Widodo was in the city of Malang to visit relatives of the stampede victims and talk to the wounded at a hospital. "I want to know the root of the problem that caused this tragedy so that we can get the best solution," he said. "I will order the public works minister to audit all stadiums used for the (football) league," he said outside&nbsp;the Saiful Anwar hospital in Malang, claiming that he has spoken to FIFA's president about improving Indonesia's "football management".

It was one of the darkest days in world sports when the Indonesia stampede on Saturday (October 1), shocked sports fans worldwide and lead to the killing of at least 131 people.

It was one of the darkest days in world sports when the Indonesia stampede on Saturday (October 1), shocked sports fans worldwide and lead to the killing of at least 131 people. The stampede at stadium in the Malang region of East Java saw soccer fans trying to flee as police fired tear gas to control riot but found several exits locked. As many as six people -- including police and match organisers -- are facing criminal charges in Indonesia, the country's police chief revealed on Thursday (October 06). Addressing a news conference, police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo said that organisers and police are among those being investigated whereas some others might also be charged. Those found guilty would be charged with criminal negligence causing death, carrying a maximum five-year prison sentence. The suspects include three police officers who resorted to the usage of tear gas, the head of the organising committee as well as the chief security officer of Arema FC. ALSO READ | I want to know the root cause for deadly stampede: Indonesian President to order stadiums' audit Indonesian President Joko Widodo had said that he would also dwell deep into the details of the tragic incident and order an audit of all the football stadiums in the country to find the "root" cause. Widodo was in the city of Malang to visit relatives of the stampede victims and talk to the wounded at a hospital. "I want to know the root of the problem that caused this tragedy so that we can get the best solution," he said. "I will order the public works minister to audit all stadiums used for the (football) league," he said outside the Saiful Anwar hospital in Malang, claiming that he has spoken to FIFA's president about improving Indonesia's "football management".

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A minute's silence will be held at this week's Champions League, Europa League and Conference League matches in tribute to the 131 victims of the Indonesia stadium tragedy, UEFA said Tuesday. "UEFA has today announced that a moment of silence will be held prior to kick-off in memory of the victims of the tragic events at Kanjuruhan Stadium in Indonesia," read its statement. "This moment of silence will take place at all UEFA matches this week (Champions League, Europa League, Europa Conference League and Women's World Cup play-offs)."

The terraces of the Kanjuruhan stadium were packed Saturday evening with 42,000 "Aremania", or Arema FC fans, for a match against fierce rivals Persebaya Surabaya. But after a 3-2 defeat, the first home loss for more than two decades to their adversaries, fans streamed down to the pitch to confront players and management.

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Police described the incident as a riot and said two officers were killed, but survivors accused them of overreacting. Officers responded to the pitch invasion with force, kicking and hitting fans with batons, according to witnesses and video footage, prompting more fans to enter the pitch. The death toll jumped again on Tuesday with local health official Wiyanto Wijoyo telling AFP six more victims had succumbed to their injuries. Indonesian officials said 4,000 more tickets had been allocated for the match than should have been, while some of the stadium's doors appeared to have been shut, according to witnesses.

That left physically stronger supporters to scale large fences to escape the mayhem, while the most vulnerable were at the mercy of the crush as tear gas rained down. FIFA president Gianni Infantino had termed it on Sunday "a dark day for all involved in football and a tragedy beyond comprehension".

A minute's silence will be held at this week's Champions League, Europa League and Conference League matches in tribute to the 131 victims of the Indonesia stadium tragedy, UEFA said Tuesday.

A minute's silence will be held at this week's Champions League, Europa League and Conference League matches in tribute to the 131 victims of the Indonesia stadium tragedy, UEFA said Tuesday. "UEFA has today announced that a moment of silence will be held prior to kick-off in memory of the victims of the tragic events at Kanjuruhan Stadium in Indonesia," read its statement. "This moment of silence will take place at all UEFA matches this week (Champions League, Europa League, Europa Conference League and Women's World Cup play-offs)." The terraces of the Kanjuruhan stadium were packed Saturday evening with 42,000 "Aremania", or Arema FC fans, for a match against fierce rivals Persebaya Surabaya. But after a 3-2 defeat, the first home loss for more than two decades to their adversaries, fans streamed down to the pitch to confront players and management. ALSO READ | Indonesia football association bans two Arema FC officials for life after stadium stampede Police described the incident as a riot and said two officers were killed, but survivors accused them of overreacting. Officers responded to the pitch invasion with force, kicking and hitting fans with batons, according to witnesses and video footage, prompting more fans to enter the pitch. The death toll jumped again on Tuesday with local health official Wiyanto Wijoyo telling AFP six more victims had succumbed to their injuries. Indonesian officials said 4,000 more tickets had been allocated for the match than should have been, while some of the stadium's doors appeared to have been shut, according to witnesses. That left physically stronger supporters to scale large fences to escape the mayhem, while the most vulnerable were at the mercy of the crush as tear gas rained down. FIFA president Gianni Infantino had termed it on Sunday "a dark day for all involved in football and a tragedy beyond comprehension".

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The death toll from the deadly stampede following a football match at the Kanjuruhan Stadium in Indonesia's Malang has risen to 131. Indonesia witnessed one of the worst football tragedies in recent times as 131 people lost their lives while hundreds of fans sustained injuries after a football match turned deadly.

Arema FC supporters invaded the pitch at the&nbsp;Kanjuruhan Stadium following the team's 3-2 defeat against bitter rivals&nbsp;Persebaya Surabaya. Some of the angry fans reportedly clashed with the police officers present inside the stadium, prompting the officials to fire tear gas shots to control the crowd.

The use of tear gas triggered a deadly stampede as fans panicked and got trampled or suffocated trying to flee through the narrow exit gates. The death toll from the deadly stampede which was earlier put at 125 by Indonesian officials has now risen to 131 after six more succumbed to their injuries while undergoing treatment at a hospital.

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As per AFP, Wiyanto Wijoyo, the head of the health agency in Malang said six more people succumbed to their injuries and their bodies have been sent to their families.

Meanwhile, the role of the Indonesian police has come under the scanner after the use of tear gas to control the crowd inside the stadium. Many have blamed the police for using tear gas on fans which led to the stampede. At least nine police officers have been suspended by the East Java Police.

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Malang police chief Ferli Hidayat has also been sacked by the national police chief. There were 35 children among the 131 dead. Nico Afinta, the chief of police in Indonesia's East Java, apologised for the stadium tragedy and said he was concerned and saddened by the mishap.

"As the regional police chief, I am concerned, saddened and at the same time I am sorry for the shortcomings in the security process," Nico Afinta was quoted as saying by AFP.

The death toll from the deadly stampede following a football match at the Kanjuruhan Stadium in Indonesia's Malang has risen to 131. Indonesia witnessed one of the worst football tragedies in recent times as 131 people lost their lives while hundreds of fans sustained injuries after a football match turned deadly.

The death toll from the deadly stampede following a football match at the Kanjuruhan Stadium in Indonesia's Malang has risen to 131. Indonesia witnessed one of the worst football tragedies in recent times as 131 people lost their lives while hundreds of fans sustained injuries after a football match turned deadly. Arema FC supporters invaded the pitch at the Kanjuruhan Stadium following the team's 3-2 defeat against bitter rivals Persebaya Surabaya. Some of the angry fans reportedly clashed with the police officers present inside the stadium, prompting the officials to fire tear gas shots to control the crowd. The use of tear gas triggered a deadly stampede as fans panicked and got trampled or suffocated trying to flee through the narrow exit gates. The death toll from the deadly stampede which was earlier put at 125 by Indonesian officials has now risen to 131 after six more succumbed to their injuries while undergoing treatment at a hospital. Also Read: 32 children among 125 dead, nine police officers suspended after Indonesia stadium disaster As per AFP, Wiyanto Wijoyo, the head of the health agency in Malang said six more people succumbed to their injuries and their bodies have been sent to their families. Meanwhile, the role of the Indonesian police has come under the scanner after the use of tear gas to control the crowd inside the stadium. Many have blamed the police for using tear gas on fans which led to the stampede. At least nine police officers have been suspended by the East Java Police. Also Read: Indonesia stadium stampede: What do FIFA rules state about use of tear gas to control crowds? Malang police chief Ferli Hidayat has also been sacked by the national police chief. There were 35 children among the 131 dead. Nico Afinta, the chief of police in Indonesia's East Java, apologised for the stadium tragedy and said he was concerned and saddened by the mishap. "As the regional police chief, I am concerned, saddened and at the same time I am sorry for the shortcomings in the security process," Nico Afinta was quoted as saying by AFP.

Indonesia stadium stampede death toll rises to 131 as six more succumb to injuries