Former Indonesian National Team coach, Shin Tae-yong or STY, officially left Indonesia on Sunday night, January 26, 2025.

This marks Shin Tae Yong’s acting debut, an experience he described as both thrilling and nerve-wracking. His participation on set impressed co-stars like Fajar Nugra and Berliana Lovel, who praised the coach for his humility and sense of humor.

Former Indonesian national team coach Shin Tae-yong met with Sports Minister Dito Ariotedjo before returning to his home country, South Korea

Indonesia on Sunday unveiled its new national football team coach, Dutchman Patrick Kluivert, who will replace South Korea's Shin Tae-Yong. Camera: BAGUS INDAHONO FOOTAGE OF THE PRESS CONFERENCE HELD BY INDONESIA'S NEW COACH PATRICK KLUIVERT WITH THE CHAIRMAN OF THE INDONESIAN FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION,

Former Indonesian National Team coach, Shin Tae-yong or STY, officially left Indonesia on Sunday night, January 26, 2025. His return to his home country, South Korea, was accompanied by a number of Indonesian National Team supporters. They said goodbye before the tactician flew from Soekarno-Hatta Airport, Tangerang, Banten.

Melbourne Victory midfielder Ryan Teague has been touted as a potential call-up for those games but the Socceroos may have competition for his services. Australian reports have suggested that the Chinese Football Association has approached the Sydney-born 23-year-old, who is of Chinese and Malaysian heritage, about an international switch to China.

Countries in the region are dreaming big as more foreign-born footballers are imported into their ranks. But is this no more than a quick fix?

Indonesia has a real shot at qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and Dutch football legend Patrick Kluivert may be what it needs to achieve that dream, says football scout Chad Bridges.