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Saudi Arabia, Qatar to host fourth round of Asia's World Cup qualifiers

Teams will be divided into two groups of three nations and the winners of each will join Japan, Australia, Iran, Uzbekistan, South Korea and Jordan in qualifying for the newly-expanded 48-nation finals from the continental preliminaries.

1 day ago
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Australia seal World Cup spot with win over Saudi

The Socceroos only had to avoid a five-goal defeat to confirm their appearance at a sixth consecutive finals and goals from Connor Metcalfe and Mitch Duke earned the Australians a come-from-behind win to brush aside the Saudis. ...

4 days ago
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Kluivert tells Indonesia to learn from Japan thrashing in World Cup hunt

Indonesia's dreams of appearing at their first finals since gaining independence in 1945 are still alive after they finished fourth in Asian qualifying Group C. ...

4 days ago

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Japan, South Korea celebrate World Cup qualification with big wins

Japan romped to a 6-0 thrashing of Patrick Kluivert's Indonesia in Osaka, while South Korea cruised to a 4-0 win over Kuwait in Seoul where fans were treated to a late appearance by their idol Son Heung-min.

4 days ago
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McIlroy walks the talk as he prepares to clock air miles to grow golf globally

The five-time champion from Northern Ireland is known for his candor, especially when it comes to golf, and he is setting out to grow the game further this year with three confirmed tours to championships in Australia, India and the United Arab Emirates.

5 days ago
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Indonesia keeps World Cup dream alive after edging China 1-0

The Red and White edged past China 1-0 thanks to a penalty kick by Oxford United striker Ole Romeny in first-half stoppage time, a crucial strike that proved decisive under mounting pressure.

1 week ago
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Prabowo joins PSSI honorary council, strengthening government ties

PSSI to launch regional tour next month to outline long-term national team development plans, says chairman Erick Thohir.

1 week ago
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Indonesia bury China's hopes of reaching 2026 World Cup

Indonesia's Ole Romeny scored the only goal, his controversial penalty just before half time following a VAR check leaving China rooted to the bottom of Asian qualifying Group C with one game remaining.

1 week ago
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Indonesia moves to naturalize Dutch players to boost women’s soccer

Four Dutch female soccer players of Indonesian descent will be naturalized after House approval to boost Indonesia’s national team ahead of key tournaments, including the 2025 SEA Games.

1 week ago
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PSG have achieved 'our ultimate goal', says Luis Enrique

Since their Qatari takeover in 2011, PSG have won 11 of the past 13 French titles but the grand prize for which the club had spent big had always eluded them.

2 weeks ago
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Indonesia, France sign deal to develop equestrian sports

The cooperation agreement focuses on talent and infrastructure development such as professional upskilling and facilities improvement, as well as support for recreational activities like horseback riding, while Indonesia sets its sights on competing in future equestrian events at the Asian Games and the Summer Olympics.

2 weeks ago
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Manny Pacquiao confirms coming out of retirement at 46

"I'm back," Pacquiao wrote on social media, after reports earlier this month said that he will face Barrios on July 19 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

3 weeks ago
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More misery for Messi and Miami with Florida derby defeat

The Florida derby defeat leaves Miami with just one win from their last seven games in all competitions and they slip to sixth in the Eastern Conference with Orlando leapfrogging them.

3 weeks ago
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Indonesian soccer fans’ behavior in spotlight after FIFA sanction

World soccer body FIFA has punished the Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) with a fine and reduced spectators for its next World Cup qualifier match after around 200 fans were found to have shouted racist remarks during the national soccer team’s match against Bahrain.

1 month ago
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Japan and Indonesia top their groups at Sudirman Cup

Both teams have already booked their spots in Friday's quarter-finals of the biennial mixed team competition after beating France and Australia earlier this week.

1 month ago
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Growing roots: Remembering K.J. Choi’s 25 years on PGA Tour

From farmer's son to pro golfer, K.J. Choi's drive and discipline blazed the trail for a new generation of Korean players.

1 month ago
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Slow and easily beaten Messi's Miami project risks global embarrassment

The 3-1 loss in the second leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup semi-final meant a 5-1 aggregate defeat to the Canadian side and no-one who watched the games would question whether the scoreline was a fair reflection of the games.

1 month ago
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Japan, Indonesia reach Sudirman Cup quarters

Japan went ahead through mixed doubles pair Yuichi Shimogami and Sayaka Hobara before Koki Watanabe and women's world number four Akane Yamaguchi won their singles matches to open up an unassailable 3-0 lead.  

1 month ago
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Im dares to dream after career third top-10 as McIlroy wins Masters

The 27-year-old Im posted a closing 3-under 69 on a memorable Sunday at Augusta National to finish as the leading Asian golfer in tied fifth on 7-under 281, four shots back of McIlroy.

2 months ago
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Premier League to use semi-automated offside technology this season

The Premier League will use semi-automated offside technology for the first time in matches starting from April 12.

2 months ago
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Kluivert praises tactical tweaks, fan support for Indonesia’s hopes in World Cup

Netherlands and Barcelona legend Patrick Kluivert, who took charge of the Indonesian national team in January, reflected on his first victory in an exclusive interview with The Jakarta Post in Jakarta on Friday.

2 months ago
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Rory McIlroy’s simplicity and the curious case of Viktor Hovland

Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland, who have a combined 35 PGA Tour victories and four FedExCup titles, offer an interesting glimpse into how the mind works for some of today’s top golf stars in their hunt for the most glittering prizes.

2 months ago
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Sports promoter aims to revive Indonesian horse racing

This year, Sarga, in partnership with the Indonesian Equestrian Sports Association (Pordasi), plans to host 10 races in Central Java and Yogyakarta, with the final event set to take place in Pulomas, Jakarta, at the end of the year.

2 months ago
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Indonesia secures 1-0 victory over Bahrain

Indonesia will need to secure at least another victory in the next matches against China and Japan to pass to the next round of the World Cup qualifiers.  

2 months ago
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Boeing seeks to withdraw US plea deal over fatal MAX crashes

The newspaper, citing several unnamed sources, said the aviation giant was hoping for "more lenient treatment" from the Justice Department under President Donald Trump, whose administration is reviewing several unresolved criminal cases.

2 months ago
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Pressure mounts for RI victory against Bahrain in World Cup qualifier

The Indonesian national soccer team faces an uphill battle to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after its loss to Australia last week, adding to pressure for a win against Bahrain in Jakarta on Tuesday evening.

2 months ago
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Kluivert vows response after nightmare start to Indonesia reign

The visitors were punished for missing an early penalty in Sydney as Australia ran out 5-1 winners on Thursday to inch towards qualification for the tournament next year in North America.

2 months ago
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Bahrain World Cup qualifier looms large for Indonesia

The Indonesians slipped from third to fourth in Asian Group C with three matches remaining, four points off the second place that offers automatic progression to the finals along with already qualified Japan. 

2 months ago
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Australia edge closer to World Cup with 5-1 thrashing of Indonesia

Indonesia missed an early penalty before a Martin Boyle spot-kick and a Nishan Velupillay strike inside a frantic opening 20 minutes did the damage at Sydney Football Stadium.

2 months ago
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Australia prepare for unknown against Kluivert's Indonesia

Thursday's game will be Barcelona and Dutch great Patrick Kluivert's first in charge of Indonesia, who are attempting to reach the World Cup for the first time since independence in 1945.

2 months ago

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