Shin agreed to take charge of Indonesia in December 2019. It signified a real coup given his credentials, having led his native South Korea at the previous year's World Cup -- where he even masterminded a stunning 2-0 victory over Germany that ended the then-champions' title defence.

Jakarta: Netherlands and Barcelona legend Patrick Kluivert was named Indonesia coach on Wednesday, with all hopes on him taking the Southeast Asian nation to their first World Cup since independence.

Indonesia sacked coach Shin Tae-yong on Monday with the country's football chief saying the team needed stronger leadership as it battles for a place at the 2026 World Cup.

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Shin Tae-yong was fired by PSSI from his position as coach of the Indonesian National Team. His son, Shin Jae-won, expressed his disappointment and curiosity over the decision.

FA head says a replacement from Europe will arrive on January 11, with one of the names thrown about being ex-Barcelona coach Louis Van Gaal.

Indonesia sacked South Korean Shin Tae-yong as its national soccer coach on Monday, the chief of its football association said, citing the need for better leadership as the country battles for a place in the 2026 World Cup.

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