Brilio.net - Indonesia's victory over the Philippines still leaves Indonesian football fans with a lot of euphoria. How could it not be, this victory has made history for the first time the Indonesian National Team has entered the third round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifications in the Asian zone. One of those who also felt the victory was Cristian Gonzales , the legend of the Indonesian national team.
Seen in the stands, the former national team striker watched the Garuda team play with great emotion. It is known that at that time he had a son-in-law named Cristian Rontini who was defending the Philippines. Nevertheless, together with his wife, Gonzales emphasized that his family still supports Indonesia.
photo: Instagram/@el_locogoliadorcf_
The 47 year old man came to watch wearing a national team jersey. He even wore a jersey with the number 9 on his back, just like when he was a player. While watching, Gonzalez admitted that he remembered his former days when he was defending Indonesia.
"So remember... Now in the stands and continuing to support our Indonesian National Team," he wrote in the caption. The video was posted via his personal Instagram with the username @el_locogoliadorcf_.
One of the Indonesian actors, Ibnu Jamil, highlighted the moment Gonzales was watching the national team. Ibnu Jamil feels that a national team legend should not sit in the stands. He immediately reposted Gonzales' post and criticized PSSI.
For him, people like Gonzalez should be given a seat in the VIP room. Because Gonzalez is considered to have made a contribution to Indonesian football. This was intended as a tribute to the legend of the Indonesian National Team.
photo: Instagram/@el_locogoliadorcf_
In fact, players who defend the national team should be specially invited when the Garuda squad is competing. He felt sad to see that Gonzales, who had also scored against the Philippines in the second leg of the 2010 AFF Cup championship, was sitting in the audience.
"Please, PSSI should start placing former National Team players in VIP seats if they want to watch the National Team compete. "RESPECT THE FORMER NATIONAL TEAM" if necessary, invite them to watch!!!" he wrote.
"As a form of respect," continued Ibnu Jamil.
photo: Instagram/@ibnujamilo
In line with Ibnu Jamil, this criticism was also confirmed by Habib Husein Ja'far. "It can be seen in the comments column that for him the achievements of the national team can start by appreciating people who have contributed to the national team," he wrote.
Ibnu Jamil also invited his followers to also poke at Erick Thohir's account if they agreed with his proposal. It can be seen that many netizens agree with this input. Rather than providing seats for artists, it would be better for VIPs to be filled with Indonesian national team legends.
"It should be like this, not even photo artists who are invited by VIPs," said the account @artalaksaaaaa
"Really a role model, it's really sad to see it, while the VIP seats are gone for the families of officials and artists who don't understand football," said the account @guntarayudhi__
(brl/far)
