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Sports 1 week ago

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Herdman makes national team debut with victory in friendly

The 4-0 victory over Saint Kitts and Nevis in the 2026 FIFA Series competition in Jakarta became the first game and win for English coach John Herdman, who was appointed to helm the national men’s soccer team in January.

Sports 1 month ago

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With ASEAN Cup looming, coach Herdman begins Indonesia rebuild

New coach sees Southeast Asia’s premier tournament as a proving ground for depth and belief, as Indonesia faces unexpected exclusion from the 2026 Asian Games.

Sports 1 month ago

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Indonesia risks 2026 Asian Games soccer exclusion

NOC Indonesia prepares protest over 16-team grading system that may sideline Indonesia from soccer at the quadrennial Games.

Sports 2 months ago

New head coach Herdman calls on Indonesia to harness past disappointments

Indonesia reached the fourth round of Asia's qualifiers for the first time last year with a squad built largely from players born overseas, and Herdman said that the experience will provide a platform for the team to improve.

Editorial 2 months ago

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New year, new coach, new hope

Herdman is known for his belief in strong collective spirit and "mental toughness", which demands players maximize their physical potential.

Sports 3 months ago

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Hope, scrutiny surround Herdman’s appointment as Indonesia coach

A non-technical issue casts a shadow over Herdman’s reputation, following his links to a disciplinary controversy involving the alleged use of drones to spy on opponents during his time with Canada.

Sports 3 months ago

Former Canada coach Herdman named Indonesia's soccer head coach

The first games for John Herdman, who led Canada's national men and women's soccer team to World Cups, in charge will be in March when Indonesia host the FIFA Series in Jakarta.

Editorial 4 months ago

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Curaçao’s miracle, our trouble

Curaçao's qualifying for the 2026 World Cup finals presents a dichonomy of what the tiny island nation has done right and what our sprawling archipelagic country has yet to get right in developing the national soccer ecosystem.

Academia 5 months ago

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Lose, laugh, move on: Turning World Cup defeat into a national habit

While losing gracefully shows strength of character, it must not become habit, lest we lose out on the lessons of defeat and let go of our ambitious dreams for chronic acceptance instead.

Editorial 5 months ago

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Snooze no more, fix our score

The 2026 World Cup will be the first to feature 48 teams, offering more slots than ever before, a rare window that may not open so widely again.

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PREMIUM Herdman makes national team debut with victory in friendly

PREMIUM With ASEAN Cup looming, coach Herdman begins Indonesia rebuild

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