Indonesia names Jordi Cruyff as technical adviser in national team revamp
1 month ago

Indonesia names Jordi Cruyff as technical adviser in national team revamp

The Hindu  

Indonesia appointed former Barcelona sporting director Jordi Cruyff as the national team’s technical adviser, the football federation said on Tuesday, in a revamp that has already seen former Netherlands forward Patrick Kluivert named coach. Indonesia’s football federation chief Erick Thohir said Cruyff, who was Barcelona’s sporting director from 2021 to 2023, would come in March. “I can’t wait to share my experience and knowledge to further the level of Indonesian football.” Erick said Cruyff, the 51-year-old son of Barca great Johan Cruyff, embodied Barcelona’s philosophy of play. Giving technical input and also developing our football philosophy, including by finding us a technical director,” Erick said, adding Cruyff had signed the agreement with Indonesia earlier on Tuesday.

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Indonesia hires former Barcelona star Patrick Kluivert as head coach
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Indonesia hires former Barcelona star Patrick Kluivert as head coach

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia hired former Barcelona striker Patrick Kluivert as head coach on Wednesday. The announcement came two days after the PSSI, Indonesia’s soccer federation, dismissed Shin Tae-yong despite the South Korean taking the Southeast Asian nation to within sight of a first World Cup appearance since 1938 when it competed as the Dutch East Indies. “PSSI has officially …

Dutch great Patrick Kluivert named Indonesia coach in hunt for FIFA 2026 World Cup spot
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Dutch great Patrick Kluivert named Indonesia coach in hunt for FIFA 2026 World Cup spot

The Hindu  

Netherlands and Barcelona great Patrick Kluivert was named Indonesia coach on Wednesday, tasked with taking the country to their first World Cup since independence. “The Dutch football legend has signed a two-year contract from 2025 to 2027 with an option for an extension,” Indonesia’s football association, the PSSI, said in a statement. Shin took Indonesia, who are 127th in the …

Indonesia fires head coach ahead of vital World Cup qualifiers
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Indonesia fires head coach ahead of vital World Cup qualifiers

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia has dismissed Shin Tae-yong as head coach of its national team, the country’s federation announced on Monday. “This decision was made based on long and mature considerations and evaluations carried out by as a whole regarding the team’s performance and the long-term goals that the Indonesian National Football Team wants to achieve” the Indonesian federation, known …

Indonesia sack football coach Shin in search of FIFA World Cup 2026 spot
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Indonesia sack football coach Shin in search of FIFA World Cup 2026 spot

Al Jazeera  

South Korean coach Shin Tae-yong is let go after four years as Indonesian football chief eyes World Cup qualification. Indonesia have sacked their men’s football coach Shin Tae-yong with the country’s football chief saying the team needed stronger leadership as they battle for a place at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Southeast Asian nation has tens of millions of …

Jordi Cruyff, son of Dutch legend Johan, returns to Barcelona in 'strategic' football role
3 years, 9 months ago

Jordi Cruyff, son of Dutch legend Johan, returns to Barcelona in 'strategic' football role

Daily Mail  

Jordi Cruyff, son of Barcelona legend Johan, is returning to the Catalan club to take up a 'strategic' football role. Jordi Cruyff, son of Johan, is returning to Barcelona in a 'strategic' football role Cruyff is expected to work alongside Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman, who is staying as boss Happy to be back! Current Barcelona boss Koeman, who is expected …

Indonesia axes coach after World Cup qualifiers losing streak
5 years, 4 months ago

Indonesia axes coach after World Cup qualifiers losing streak

The Hindu  

Indonesia will search for a new national team coach after football officials announced Simon McMenemy would be sacked following this month’s World Cup qualifiers game against Malaysia. The Football Association of Indonesia said it would part ways with the Scot after a World Cup match in Kuala Lumpur on November 19. No reasons were given, but Indonesia sits bottom of …

Indonesian govt threatens to disband soccer factions
12 years, 2 months ago

Indonesian govt threatens to disband soccer factions

ABC  

Indonesia's newly appointed sports minister has threatened to disband the country's two rival football factions unless a solution is found to end the rumbling row before FIFA's latest deadline. But Indonesia somehow dodged a ban and were given a three month extension to resolve the fight for power after emergency talks involving soccer's world governing body and the Asian Football …

Johan Cruyff ends coaching career with Catalonia
12 years, 2 months ago

Johan Cruyff ends coaching career with Catalonia

India TV News  

Barcelona, Jan 3: Dutch great Johan Cruyff concluded his coaching career on Wednesday after overseeing Catalonia's 1-1 draw with Nigeria in a friendly. He played for Barcelona from 1973-78 and then returned as coach from 1988-96, guiding the group known as the "Dream Team" to Barcelona's first European Cup title and establishing the same attractive passing style it still deploys …

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