Jakarta, IO – Manchester United football legends Patrice Evra and Park Ji-sung expressed their delight at their visit to Indonesia. They attended the Soesilo Soedarman Hall, Sapta Pesona Building, Ministry of Tourism, Jakarta, Friday, October 23, 2026.
The press conference introduced the Road to OGFC Unite 2027 series and discussed the potential of sports tourism in driving tourism growth in Indonesia. Road to OGFC Unite 2027 will be held from October 23-25, 2026. On Saturday, October 24, Park and Evra will hold an OGFC Squad Announcement at Senayan Park, enlivened by music performances by J-Rocks, NTRL, Morfem, and RAN. The event will also feature a Football Festival, Jersey Bazaar, and Esports Competition.
OGFC (Original FC) Unite 2027 will be held in April 2027 at Gelora Bung Karno Senayan, Jakarta. This will be the second match for OGFC, which features former Manchester United players from the 2008-2011 era. Their first match took place at the Suwon World Cup Stadium in South Korea against the Suwon Samsung Bluewings legends, watched by over 38,000 spectators.
Offside Corp CEO Gilbert Garlycia stated that OGFC Unite 2027 is part of an effort to present an international football event that will provide broader benefits for Indonesia.
“For us, OGFC Unite 2027 is not just about presenting a football match, but also about creating an experience that connects world legends, fans, the community, and the Indonesian tourism industry,” said Gilbert.
The presence of the Manchester United legends was welcomed by the Acting Deputy for Event Organizer Development at the Ministry of Tourism, Hafiz Agung Rifai.
This activity aligns with the Ministry of Tourism’s program, which prioritizes sports tourism as a flagship program. This event is expected to bring people together and encourage them to travel to Indonesia.
“Indonesia is a country with a huge Manchester United fan base. Therefore, there’s no better place for a Manchester United legend to begin this journey than Jakarta,” said Hafiz.
Evra said he was excited to return to Indonesia. “I love coming to Indonesia; I’ve been there five or six times. Indonesia is so big, Offside is very professional,” said Evra.
Meanwhile, Park offered advice to young Indonesians aspiring to a career as a professional footballer. “Love football, believe in yourself, and have the motivation to play in a European league,” said Park. (rp)
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