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Indonesia U-20 World Cup cancellation sparks political backlash

Potential Jokowi successor's anti-Israel rhetoric targeted for blame

JAKARTA -- Political fallout has swelled from FIFA's decision to strip Indonesia of hosting rights for this year's Under-20 soccer World Cup, threatening the front-runner status of a potential successor to President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo.

Public opinion has turned sharply against government officials seen as ruining the dreams of the soccer-loving country's young players.

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