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
Jakarta – As John Herdman begins his tenure as head coach of the Indonesian national team, the search for talent extends beyond the archipelago’s borders. With a growing number of Indonesian players developing their careers in Europe and elsewhere, the potential to bolster the squad with diaspora talent is becoming increasingly realistic. Although Emil Audero … Read more
Sidoarjo, East Java, Indonesia – The draw for the 2026 AFF U-17 Championship has immediately captured the attention of football media across Southeast Asia, particularly in Vietnam. Vietnamese outlets are closely analyzing the challenging Group A that awaits their national U-17 team, alongside host nation Indonesia, Malaysia, and Timor-Leste. The tournament, scheduled to seize place … Read more
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AMSTERDAM – Ajax Amsterdam goalkeeper Maarten Paes has revealed the deeply personal and emotional reason behind his decision to represent the Indonesian national team. The choice, he says, wasn’t simply a footballing calculation, but a profound tribute to his late grandmother and her strong historical ties to Indonesia. Paes’s decision to turn down opportunities with … Read more
JAKARTA – A narrow path to the fifth round of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying has opened for the Indonesian national team, fueled by the escalating geopolitical situation in the Middle East. The possibility, even as still remote, stems from logistical challenges facing other Asian nations due to airspace closures and ongoing conflict, creating a … Read more
Jakarta – The debate surrounding naturalization within Indonesian football has intensified as David da Silva, the prolific striker for Malut United, continues to demonstrate a remarkable scoring record. Even before finalizing his Indonesian citizenship, da Silva’s goal tally is already surpassing the combined output of current Indonesian national team forwards, raising questions about potential selection … Read more
AFC Ruling on Persib Bandung, Indonesia’s 2026 World Cup Scenario, and John Herdman’s Positive Outlook Jakarta – Recent developments in Asian football have captured the attention of fans across the continent, particularly in Indonesia. On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, three stories dominated headlines: the AFC’s disciplinary decisions regarding Persib Bandung, a potentially improbable but intriguing … Read more
Jakarta – As Indonesia gears up for the upcoming FIFA Series 2026, national team coach John Herdman is facing a mix of positive developments and potential challenges. The return of key striker Ragnar Oratmangoen from injury has boosted morale, even as speculation continues regarding a possible, albeit unlikely, path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup … Read more