Indonesian football has been rocked by controversy following the unexpected dismissal of Shin Tae-yong as head coach of the national team. PSSI Chairman Erick Thohir has vehemently denied allegations of pressure from a so-called “football mafia” influencing the decision, stating that the move was made solely based on the team’s performance. The firing comes as … Read more
Shin Tae-yong’s Legacy: A look Back at Indonesia’s Football Change The Indonesian football landscape has undergone a notable transformation under the leadership of Shin Tae-yong.after five years at the helm, the South Korean tactician’s tenure as coach of the Indonesian National Team came to an end on Monday, January 6, 2025, following an declaration by … Read more
ragnar Oratmangoen’s Absence Looms Large for Indonesia’s Clash with Australia The Indonesian national team faces a crucial test in their 2026 World Cup Qualification campaign as they travel to Sydney football Stadium to take on Australia on March 20th. Though, coach Shin Tae-yong (STY) will be without a key player, Ragnar Oratmangoen, who is suspended … Read more
Indonesia’s Unexpected Rise: A Contender for the 2026 World Cup? FIFA has expressed newfound optimism regarding Indonesia’s prospects for qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. The organization believes that the nation’s burgeoning young talent will be instrumental in propelling the Garuda squad towards this ambitious goal. Currently, Indonesia sits in third place in the 2026 … Read more
Indonesian National Team Prioritizes U-20 Squad,Delaying Mauro Zijlstra’s Naturalization Jakarta – The naturalization process for promising FC Volendam U-21 player Mauro Zijlstra has been temporarily put on hold,according to youtuber Yussa Nugraha. In a recent Instagram exchange, Zijlstra informed yussa that the Indonesian football Association (PSSI) is currently prioritizing the development and readiness of the … Read more
Indonesia’s Ascent in the FIFA Rankings: A Year of Progress The Indonesian national football team, nicknamed the garuda, experienced a remarkable climb in the FIFA rankings throughout 2024. Starting the year at 142nd position, they concluded it at a respectable 127th, demonstrating notable progress on the international stage. This upward trajectory can be attributed to … Read more
A Dutch StarS indonesian Heritage: Tijjani Reijnders Speaks Out Tijjani Reijnders, the talented AC Milan midfielder currently representing the Netherlands on the international stage, recently shared his thoughts on declining PSSI’s offer to join the Indonesian national team through naturalization.The Reijnders brothers, Tijjani and Eliano, have been in the spotlight of Indonesian football enthusiasts due … Read more
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Indonesian football: A Rising Force Across Age Groups Indonesia’s football scene is experiencing a surge of success,extending beyond the senior national team. Stadium Astro has recognized this impressive trend, highlighting the achievements of Indonesia’s youth squads on the international stage. The U-23 Indonesian National Team recently made history by securing a semifinal berth in the … Read more
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Indonesia’s FIFA Ranking Dips After AFF Cup, But Future Looks Radiant The Indonesian National Team’s performance in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers initially propelled them to a respectable 125th position in the FIFA rankings after two matches in November. Tho, their recent showing in the 2024 AFF Cup resulted in a two-spot drop, placing … Read more
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Redemption for Al-Dawsari: Saudi Arabia Soars too Gulf Cup Semifinals Saudi Arabia’s captain, Salem Al-Dawsari, finally found redemption from the penalty spot, leading his team to a resounding 3-1 victory over Iraq in the 2024 Gulf Cup Group B preliminary round. This crucial win secured saudi Arabia’s place in the semifinals, where they will face … Read more