Indonesia wins inaugural Asean Cup amid Fifa presidential visits

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Indonesia won the inaugural Asean Cup as Fifa president Gianni Infantino campaigned across Asia.

Indonesia claimed the first Asean Cup title by defeating Thailand on penalties in Jakarta. The tournament final was attended by Fifa president Gianni Infantino during a wider diplomatic tour of Asian member associations ahead of upcoming leadership elections. While Jakarta warmly received the Fifa chief, questions persist regarding whether Indonesian football governance has genuinely reformed.

Indonesia secured the inaugural Asean Cup trophy by overcoming 10-man Thailand in a penalty shootout.
Gianni Infantino travelled across Asia visiting member associations in Macau, Mongolia, and Uzbekistan prior to attending the Jakarta final.
Asian football associations remain divided regarding their voting intentions in the upcoming Fifa presidential election.
Infantino previously faced hostile chants of Fifa Mafia from spectators during the secondary Asean Challenge Cup final in Hong Kong.

Timeline

Oct 6Indonesia defeated Thailand on penalties to claim the inaugural Asean Cup.
Oct 7Gianni Infantino concluded his Asian tour by attending the tournament finals in Indonesia.

Why it matters

Fifa president Gianni Infantino engages in extensive diplomatic outreach across regional football federations to secure support ahead of upcoming presidential elections.

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Indonesia won the first Asean Cup tournament after defeating Thailand on penalties in Jakarta, with Fifa president Gianni Infantino present at the event.

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