Thom Haye Receives Death Threats After Persib's Victory Over Persija

Recently, an unfortunate event drew the attention of Indonesia’s football community following the derby between Persib Bandung and Persija Jakarta. Persib’s midfielder, Thom Haye, became the target of death threats on social media after his team secured a 1-0 victory over Persija. This took place on Sunday, January 11, 2026, when the match ended in favor of Maung Bandung thanks to a quick goal by Beckham Putra Nugraha. The threats, sent shortly after the final whistle, compelled Haye to address the issue of violence and disrespect in Indonesian football. On his Instagram page, he expressed pride in his team and support from the Bobotoh fans. He also conveyed his disappointment over the presence of such conduct and urged the nation to restore respect and ethics in sports.