DistantNews
Support us
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Indonesia /Sports

Beckham Putra receives support from national teammates amid fan incident

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Context piece
  • Indonesian national team players showed solidarity with teammate Beckham Putra after he faced inappropriate behavior from a fan following a match.
  • Beckham Putra affirmed his commitment to playing for Indonesia despite criticism, stating that external negativity would not deter him.
  • Teammates Rizky Ridho and Jay Idzes emphasized unity within the national team, urging fans to cease provocations and support all players representing the Garuda emblem.

Several Indonesian national team players have demonstrated their solidarity with teammate Beckham Putra, who was subjected to inappropriate behavior by an individual fan after the team's 1-0 victory over Mozambique in a FIFA Match Day game. The incident has sparked a supportive response from his fellow players.

I always give 100 percent, even more, of my ability for Indonesia. Whatever is said out there will not change my commitment to continue fighting for the Merah Putih.

โ€” Beckham PutraAffirming his dedication to the Indonesian national team despite facing criticism.

Beckham Putra himself has reaffirmed his dedication to performing at his best for Indonesia, despite facing criticism and unpleasant treatment from some supporters. "I always give 100 percent, even more, of my ability for Indonesia. Whatever is said out there will not change my commitment to continue fighting for the Merah Putih," Beckham wrote on his personal Instagram account on Wednesday, June 18, 2026.

Every experience is a lesson to keep growing. Thank you to those who still believe and thank you also to those who make me stronger.

โ€” Beckham PutraReflecting on the incident and his personal growth as a player.

The Persib Bandung player became a focal point after a video circulated on social media showing him being subjected to improper actions by a fan shortly after the match against Mozambique. The situation briefly elicited a reaction from Beckham before he was calmed by his teammate, Kevin Diks. Beckham views such experiences as valuable lessons for his growth as a player. "Every experience is a lesson to keep growing. Thank you to those who still believe and thank you also to those who make me stronger," the 24-year-old player wrote.

We may come from different clubs, but when we wear the national jersey, we are one family.

โ€” Rizky RidhoEmphasizing unity among national team players regardless of club affiliation.

Amidst the developing controversy, support has poured in from various national team members. Center-back Rizky Ridho reminded everyone that all players wearing the Garuda jersey are a family, regardless of their club affiliations. "We may come from different clubs, but when we wear the national jersey, we are one family," Ridho wrote on Instagram, as quoted by Antara. Ridho's post included a photo with Beckham, Saddil Ramdani, Dony Tri Pamungkas, and Rayhan Hannan, conveying a message of unity and discouraging the carryover of club rivalries to the national level. Ridho also urged supporters to halt all forms of provocation and hatred towards players representing Indonesia. "Let's stop all forms of hatred and provocation, and support whoever fights for the Garuda emblem," stated the Persija Jakarta player. Similar support came from national team captain Jay Idzes, who emphasized that "As soon as we wear the Indonesian jersey, we are all united. You are one of us."

As soon as we wear the Indonesian jersey, we are all united. You are one of us.

โ€” Jay IdzesExpressing solidarity and unity with Beckham Putra and the entire team.
DistantNews Editorial

Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.