PSM Captain Yuran Fernandes Hit with One-Year Ban After Controversial Football Critique
PSM Makassar's captain, Yuran Fernandes, has been handed a one-year ban from all football-related activities in Indonesia and fined IDR 25 million. The disciplinary action came shortly after he publicly criticized Indonesian football through his social media, leading the PSSI to issue sanctions based on its 2023 disciplinary code. The decision has sparked significant response from his club, especially as it was announced after the team had completed preparations for an upcoming match.
In reaction to the punishment, PSM Makassar expressed disappointment over the timing and severity of the sanction. The club has decided to support Fernandes by filing an official appeal, standing behind their player as he navigates the repercussions. The club also highlighted the defender's contributions since joining in 2022, noting his impact in helping them secure the 2022–23 Liga 1 title.
Yuran Fernandes’s comments on social media had drawn criticism, as he referred to Indonesian football as unserious and driven by financial motives rather than sporting integrity. Although he later apologized and clarified that his remarks were aimed solely at the football structure, not the country itself, the statement had already triggered disciplinary action from the authorities.
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