The European Shift: Why Indonesia is Now the Team to Beat in the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 For years, the Indonesia national team has faced a recurring frustration: the “club wall.” While the squad boasted elite talent playing in Europe’s top leagues, regional tournaments often saw these stars absent, forced to stay with their clubs … Read more
Tactical Tension: Former Defender Warns John Herdman Over Baggott-Idzes Pairing The return of Elkan Baggott to the Indonesia national team has provided manager John Herdman with a significant boost in squad depth, but it has also sparked a tactical debate among analysts. While the Ipswich Town defender brings undeniable physicality and experience, some believe pairing … Read more
ROME – Jay Idzes and Emil Audero are set to join the Indonesian national team after a weekend in Serie A that threw a wrench into the league’s standings picture. Both players featured prominently for their clubs, Sassuolo and Cremonese respectively, delivering results that defied expectations and added a layer of intrigue to the race … Read more
Jakarta, Indonesia – Indonesia national team captain Jay Idzes is facing a potential setback ahead of the upcoming FIFA Series 2026, following a controversial handball decision during a Serie A match. The incident has drawn commentary from Luca Marelli, a former referee in Italy’s top flight. The Indonesian squad, preparing to host the FIFA Series … Read more
Indonesia’s World Cup Aspirations, Emerging Talent and Focus on the FIFA Series The Indonesian national team continues to be a focal point of attention in Southeast Asian football, with recent developments spanning potential pathways to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the emergence of promising diaspora players, and preparations for the upcoming FIFA Series 2026. The … Read more
Jay Idzes Under Scrutiny After Sassuolo Defeat to Bologna Published: March 21, 2026 REggio Emilia, Italy – Sassuolo captain and Indonesian national team mainstay Jay Idzes is facing criticism from Italian media following his side’s narrow 1-0 defeat to Bologna in Serie A on March 15, 2026. The loss at the Mapei Stadium – Città … Read more
Como, Italy – The Indonesian national team may have a novel name to watch. Lyfe Oldenstam, the 19-year-old defender currently with Como 1907, is reportedly open to the possibility of representing Garuda, fueled in part by a recent encounter with Indonesian international Jay Idzes. The potential for Oldenstam to bolster Indonesia’s defensive ranks is gaining … Read more
Jay Idzes Reflects on Sassuolo Loss, Eyes Continued Growth in Serie A ROME – Sassuolo, featuring Indonesian international Jay Idzes, suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Lazio in a tightly contested Serie A match on Tuesday, April 10, 2026, at the Stadio Olimpico. Despite a strong performance and a goal to equalize, a late strike … Read more
Jay Idzes: From Dutch Promise to Indonesian Football Icon Sassuolo, Italy – The rise of Jay Idzes has been nothing short of remarkable. The 25-year-old center-back, currently plying his trade in Italy’s Serie A with US Sassuolo, is captivating observers across Europe, and particularly in his country of birth, the Netherlands. Recent reports highlight not … Read more
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KOMPAS.com – Jay Idzes’ “miraculous” save in the match against Pisa vs Sassuolo was in the spotlight of the Italian media. Jay Idzes’ crucial action helped Sassuolo win 3-1 at Pisa’s headquarters, Arena Garibaldi, Saturday (31/1/2026). In the match in Week 23 of the 2025-2026 Italian League, Jay Idzes made a crucial sweep right in … Read more