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Indonesia’s Football Tragedy and the Path Toward Reform
Indonesia’s love for football runs deep, with passions running high across the archipelago. For many, the sport is more than just a game; it’s an obsession that ignites fervor, pride, and community spirit. However, this intense fanaticism has been marred by a history of violence and tragedy, culminating in the devastating Kanjuruhan Stadium disaster in October that claimed over 130 lives—making it the deadliest football incident in Indonesian history and casting a shadow over the nation’s sporting culture.