JAKARTA, May 20 (Reuters) - Indonesia Super League officials, frustrated at their failed attempts to restart the season because of a government dispute, will instead host a Champions Cup event beginning next week.
The pre-season event will feature all 18 clubs that were locked out of the ISL campaign after the government suspended the local football association (PSSI) over a row about the ownership of two sides, Arema Indonesia and Persebaya Surabaya.
The teams will be divided into three groups with the pool stage running through until the end of August before a playoff series.
"This tournament is a long time coming.