The Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) has confirmed that the men’s national football team will not participate in the 2026 Asian Games, scheduled to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. According to PSSI officials, the decision stems from a strategic shift in the national team’s development roadmap, which prioritizes upcoming FIFA-sanctioned qualification windows and regional development … Read more
Oman Coach Accuses Indonesia of FIFA Ranking Manipulation; Erick Thohir Responds The head coach of Oman’s national team has accused Indonesia of “manipulating” FIFA rankings, a claim that has sparked a response from Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) president Erick Thohir, according to multiple verified reports. The allegations, first reported by VIVA.co.id, follow Indonesia’s recent 2-1 … Read more
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Inside the Garudayaksa Training Center: A New Standard for Indonesian Football Development In the landscape of Southeast Asian football, infrastructure has long been the primary hurdle between raw talent and elite-level output. As the sport continues to modernize, the emergence of the Garudayaksa Training Center in Jakarta marks a significant shift in how clubs and … Read more
Jakarta, Indonesia – Indonesian Minister of Youth and Sports Erick Thohir has pledged to impose lifetime bans on anyone found guilty of sexual violence within the country’s sporting community, following allegations made by national kickboxing athlete Viona Amalia Adinda Putri. The Minister’s strong stance comes after a meeting with Viona on Friday, March 13, 2026, … Read more
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KOMPAS.com – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) officially announced Indonesia as one of the countries on the list of candidate hosts for the prestigious 2031 Asian Cup. This confirmation was obtained after AFC completed the process of verifying offers from various Member Associations who had submitted their interest since last year. In the struggle for … Read more
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KOMPAS.com – The Indonesian U22 national team experienced failure at the 2025 SEA Games which took place in Thailand. Initially, the Minister of Youth and Sports, Erick Thohir, set a silver medal target for the Indonesian U22 National Team coached by Indra Sjafri. However, the U22 National Team departed with confidence in winning a gold … Read more
Indonesia Bets on Rising Stars for 2025 SEA Games Badminton dominance Jakarta, Indonesia – As the countdown to the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games intensifies, Indonesia’s badminton powerhouse, PBSI, is making strategic moves to not only defend its title but also to cultivate the next generation of champions. The nation, renowned for its rich badminton … Read more
Indonesia’s Football overhaul: Beyond a Coaching Change, It’s About Building a Dynasty Table of Contents Indonesia’s Football overhaul: Beyond a Coaching Change, It’s About Building a Dynasty U-17 coaching Vacancy: Is Timur Kapadze the Right Man for the Job? Uzbekistan’s Football Revolution: How Coach Kapadze’s Quiet Brilliance Sparked a New Era The Senior Squad’s Missing … Read more
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Garuda Ultras Demand Overhaul from PSSI After World Cup Heartbreak: is a New Era Dawning for Indonesian Football? Jakarta, Indonesia – The roar of disappointment from Indonesian football fans has reached a fever pitch. Following the national team’s crushing failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup,a prominent fan group,Ultras Garuda,has issued a stern five-point … Read more
Indonesia’s New National Team Coach: Meeting Sky-High Expectations? Table of Contents Indonesia’s New National Team Coach: Meeting Sky-High Expectations? FAQ: Addressing Key Questions on the Indonesian National Team’s Coaching Search Who are the leading candidates to coach the Indonesian National Team? What criteria is the PSSI using to select the new coach? When will a … Read more