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From shattered World Cup dream to SEA Games exit: Indonesian football's complete failure in 2025

From shattered World Cup dream to SEA Games exit: Indonesian football's complete failure in 2025

Indonesian football has been through total disappointment in 2025, suffering four major setbacks across all levels in less than five months.
FIFA fines Indonesia, suspends two players for heated row in World Cup qualifier defeat to Iraq

FIFA fines Indonesia, suspends two players for heated row in World Cup qualifier defeat to Iraq

Indonesia says fervent fanbase complicates search for national coach after Kluivert

Indonesia says fervent fanbase complicates search for national coach after Kluivert

Secret revealed: Shin Tae-yong betrayed by naturalized player during time as Indonesia head coach

Secret revealed: Shin Tae-yong betrayed by naturalized player during time as Indonesia head coach

A naturalized player of Dutch origin is said to have pressured Indonesia football's leadership, leading to the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) sacking coach Shin Tae-yong and appointing Patrick Kluivert as his replacement.
October 18, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT
Indonesia might have to pay nearly $5M in compensation to coach Kluivert and staff

Indonesia might have to pay nearly $5M in compensation to coach Kluivert and staff

The Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) could face a compensation of US$4.8 million after parting ways with head coach Patrick Kluivert and his staff before their contracts expire.
October 18, 2025 | 01:58 am PT
Indonesia sacks head coach Kluivert after World Cup failure

Indonesia sacks head coach Kluivert after World Cup failure

The Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) has officially dismissed head coach Patrick Kluivert after just nine months in charge, following the team's failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
October 16, 2025 | 12:09 am PT
Indonesia fined $25,000 over fan misconduct, stadium capacity reduced ahead of World Cup qualifier against China

Indonesia fined $25,000 over fan misconduct, stadium capacity reduced ahead of World Cup qualifier against China

FIFA has fined the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) US$25,000 and ordered a stadium capacity reduction after finding that a section of home fans engaged in discriminatory behavior during a World Cup qualifying game against Bahrain.
May 12, 2025 | 02:54 pm PT
Coach Shin Tae-yong celebrates as former team Indonesia beat Bahrain in World Cup qualifiers

Coach Shin Tae-yong celebrates as former team Indonesia beat Bahrain in World Cup qualifiers

Shin Tae-yong, the former head coach of Indonesia, celebrated with joy as he watched the team secure a 1-0 victory over Bahrain in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
March 26, 2025 | 02:59 pm PT
Coach Kluivert seen as 'puppet' in Indonesia national football team

Coach Kluivert seen as 'puppet' in Indonesia national football team

Patrick Kluivert, head coach of the Indonesia national football team, is facing mounting criticism after appearing too passive during the crushing 1–5 defeat to Australia in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
March 24, 2025 | 04:48 pm PT
Indonesian fans demand coach Kluivert's sacking after heavy defeat to Australia

Indonesian fans demand coach Kluivert's sacking after heavy defeat to Australia

Indonesia's crushing 1-5 defeat to Australia in the 2026 World Cup third qualifying round has sparked backlash from domestic fans and media, with many calling for the immediate dismissal of head coach Patrick Kluivert.
March 20, 2025 | 10:04 pm PT
Indonesia can't sell tickets to Bahrain fans in World Cup qualifiers

Indonesia can't sell tickets to Bahrain fans in World Cup qualifiers

The Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) allocated 3,000 tickets to Bahrain fans for their upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifier clash at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, but not a single ticket was purchased.
March 19, 2025 | 07:13 pm PT
Indonesia confident of ending 44-year winning drought against Australia at upcoming World Cup qualifier

Indonesia confident of ending 44-year winning drought against Australia at upcoming World Cup qualifier

Indonesian players and officials believe they have a strong chance of defeating Australia in this week's clash of the 2026 World Cup third qualifying round.
March 17, 2025 | 11:41 pm PT
New Indonesia coach calls up 16 mixed-heritage players for World Cup qualifiers

New Indonesia coach calls up 16 mixed-heritage players for World Cup qualifiers

Indonesia head coach Patrick Kluivert has named a 27-man squad for the third round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Asia, featuring a record 16 mixed-heritage players.
March 9, 2025 | 07:09 pm PT
Coach Shin Tae-yong stars in Indonesian movie after national team exit

Coach Shin Tae-yong stars in Indonesian movie after national team exit

Following his departure as head coach of the Indonesia national football team, Shin Tae-yong has taken on a guest role in a comedy-horror film.
January 20, 2025 | 07:37 pm PT
Who is the richest sports tycoon in Southeast Asia?

Who is the richest sports tycoon in Southeast Asia?

Many tycoons in Southeast Asia are famous for emerging as club owners who combine passion for sports with massive wealth and influence.
January 15, 2025 | 03:18 pm PT
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