Former Chairman of the Indonesian Futsal Federation (FFI) Michael Sianipar confirmed that the agenda of the men's and women's national futsal teams and domestic competitions will continue amid the polemic over the management with the PSSI.
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"Amidst the current dynamics, I assure you that the aspirations and struggles of our male and female athletes, including the U16 and U19 youth players, must not be compromised. I invite all parties, from the coaching team and the federation to the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI), to work together to prioritize the smooth running of our national team program," Michael said.
Michael said he had communicated with the men's national futsal team coach, Hector Souto, and the women's national futsal team coach, Luis Estrela, to ensure preparations for the international event in December.
Meanwhile, the U-16 and U-19 women's national futsal teams are scheduled to take part in the ASEAN Women's Futsal Championship for their respective age groups in Thailand on December 22–28, 2026.
In addition to the national team's agenda, Michael ensured that the Professional Futsal League (PFL) would continue as scheduled.
He said he had instructed PT Indonesia Futsal Competition (KFI) to improve communication with participating clubs and the host of the next match.
Michael also stated that he would attend the futsal agenda in Pontianak to meet with the local futsal management and community.
Amidst the management polemic, Michael admitted that he had sent an official letter of objection to PSSI regarding the decision to dismiss him as General Chair of FFI.
According to Michael, PSSI's decision regarding changes to the FFI management is invalid because it is deemed to be in conflict with organizational provisions, including the PSSI Statutes.
"The current FFI management has legal standing and legitimacy based on the 2024 FFI Congress," he said.
Michael hopes that the PSSI Ethics Committee will examine the matter objectively and give the FFI the opportunity to explain the legal basis for the management it leads.
Previously, PSSI dismissed Michael from the position of General Chairperson of FFI and appointed PSSI Executive Committee member Vivin Cahyani Sungkono as acting general chairperson through Decree Number 271/SKEP/XI-2026 dated November 12, 2026.
PSSI also stated that the management of the national futsal team will henceforth be under the PSSI National Team Body (BTN).
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