Indonesia’s Captain Selection Dilemma: Ridho Not Chosen, Jay Idzes’ Absence Looms Large Indonesia’s Captain Selection Dilemma: Ridho Not Chosen, Jay Idzes’ Absence Looms Large As the Indonesian national team prepares for crucial matches against Oman and Mozambique, a quiet but significant shift in leadership has sparked intrigue. Captaincy decisions under head coach John Herdman have … Read more
MetLife Stadium Set for Historic 2026 FIFA World Cup Final As the international football community turns its eyes toward the North American summer of 2026, the spotlight is firmly fixed on a singular location: MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. FIFA has officially confirmed that the venue, home to the NFL’s New York Giants … Read more
Emil Audero’s Serie A Save Record, Cremonese Relegation, and the Path Ahead Emil Audero, the Indonesian goalkeeper, has become a focal point in Serie A discussions after a season marked by both standout performances, and heartbreak. While the official Serie A statistics do not currently list him as the goalkeeper with the most saves in … Read more
Persib’s Shocking Triplet: How Thom Haye, Kurzawa, and a Midfield Overhaul Built a Dynasty By Daniel Richardson | May 25, 2026 | Bandung, Indonesia When Thom Haye broke down in tears after Persib Bandung lifted the Super League trophy for a third consecutive season on August 26, 2025, it wasn’t just the weight of another … Read more
Bung Ropan Questions John Herdman’s AFF Focus as Indonesia Eyes Historic Title Veteran Indonesian football commentator Bung Ropan has expressed surprise at head coach John Herdman’s decision to exclude Ricky Kambuaya from the latest national team squad ahead of the 2026 AFF Championship, suggesting the move signals Herdman’s prioritization of the regional tournament over other … Read more
Indonesian football analyst Bung Ropan has voiced curiosity about Canada-born coach John Herdman’s strategic intentions for the national team as Indonesia prepares for its FIFA Matchday window in June 2026. The comments come amid growing anticipation for the upcoming AFF Cup and ASEAN Cup tournaments later this year. Speaking on his personal YouTube channel, Bung … Read more
Vietnam secured its fourth AFF U-17 Boys’ Championship title with a commanding 3-0 victory over Malaysia in the final held at Stadion Gelora Delta Sidoarjo on April 24, 2026. The match, which took place under the lights in East Java, Indonesia, saw Vietnam dominate from start to finish, extending its legacy as the most successful … Read more
Indonesia’s national football team is poised to face high-caliber opposition in June 2026 as the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) finalizes plans for FIFA Matchday fixtures, with three Asian nations emerging as potential opponents. The move comes amid a strategic push by PSSI chairman Erick Thohir to elevate the Garuda squad’s competitiveness ahead of the … Read more
PSSI Moves to Naturalize Macarthur FC’s Luke Vickery for Timnas Indonesia The Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) is continuing its aggressive strategy to bolster the national team’s roster, with 20-year-aged Macarthur FC talent Luke Vickery now at the center of the latest naturalization push. As the squad eyes a historic run toward World Cup qualification, the … 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