JAKARTA, May 31 (Reuters) - The Indonesian government has accepted responsibility for a ban imposed by FIFA on its national soccer association over its involvement in the country's domestic league.
World soccer's governing body banned Indonesia on Saturday due to the government's "effective takeover" of soccer activities in the country after it suspended the national league following a dispute over which teams are eligible to compete in the Indonesian Premier League.
"The government intends to take responsibility for the sanctions and push ahead with reforms in football management that it hopes will allow the country to soon take part in international competitions again," Indonesia's Youth and Sports Ministry said on Sunday.