PJ Roberts assesses if Rafael van der Vaart is suited for a move to Indonesian club Bali United.
After making the 2016 final, Indonesia will fancy their chances at November’s AFF Suzuki Cup, which will introduce a new home-and-away format for the group stage.
But ASEAN success is just one of the hopes for Southeast Asia’s most populous nation.
Here are five 2018 football wishes for Indonesia.
1. More big names
The build-up to the 2017 Indonesia Liga One season was sent into the stratosphere by the arrival of five world stars. Michael Essien, Didier Zokora, Mohamed Sissoko, Peter Odemwingie,…
PJ Roberts delves into JDT’s recent signings that will strengthen the Malaysian champions in 2018.
After Malaysia failed to win a single game in 2017, Jason Dasey and John Wilkinson assess Nelo Vingada’s future.
Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) president Tunku Ismail Ibrahim (TMJ) has hit back at former head coach Mario Gomez over claims of unpaid wages.
Gomez left the club in January after almost two years in charge — a period that included two Malaysia Super League titles and the 2015 AFC Cup.
Last month, he was appointed head coach of Persib Bandung in Indonesia, but he has claimed that there is an ongoing issue over payments due from his old club.
“We will see each other in court soon,” Gomez told the Malay…
PJ Roberts delves into JDT’s recent signings that will strengthen the Malaysian champions in 2018.
Argentina’s Mario Gomez may be about to begin a new job as head coach of Persib Bandung in Indonesia, but a bitter end to his time at Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) remains unresolved.
Gomez won several honours during his time in Malaysia, including the 2015 AFC Cup. However, he abruptly left the Malaysia Super League (MSL) champions in January, with JDT II boss Benjamin Mora moving into his position.
It clearly wasn’t a smooth parting of the ways, and Gomez remains locked in a legal dispute with his…
After Malaysia failed to win a single game in 2017, Jason Dasey and John Wilkinson assess Nelo Vingada’s future.
Terens Puhiri turned on the jets as he outran nearly everyone on the opposing team in the Indonesian first division.
Former Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) head coach Mario Gomez will try to rebuild the hopes of one of Indonesian football’s biggest clubs after being appointed the new manager of Persib Bandung.
The Argentine has been entrusted with restoring former glories to the Java club after a disappointing finish in 2017, despite the presence of Ghana superstar Michael Essien and ex-England striker Carlton Cole.
Gomez is best remembered in Malaysia for leading JDT to the 2015 AFC Cup, while he also won Malaysia Super…
ESPN FC’s Jason Dasey and John Wilkinson discuss Simon McMenemy’s success at Bhayangkara FC.
Indonesia Liga 1 side Persija Jakarta have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with newly-crowned K-League champions Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors.
The agreement was confirmed on Monday by Persija’s Chief Commercial Officer Andhika Suksmana and Jeonbuk President Seung Gwon-baek at the Jeonju World Cup Stadium in South Korea.
The MoU covers various potential areas of cooperation between the two clubs, and there will be a particular focus on the development of young players.
The…
ESPN FC’s Jason Dasey and John Wilkinson discuss Simon McMenemy’s success at Bhayangkara FC.
Robert Alberts’ PSM Makassar blew the Indonesian title race wide open on Thursday with a 2-0 win at the home of Liga One leaders Bhayangkara.
With four games of the season remaining, the Sulawesi team moved into second and a point behind Bhayangkara, who have now lost two successive league games just when a first title had moved into sight.
Both goals came early in the second half and both came from corners. Wiljan Pluim opened the scoring three minutes after the restart.
The Dutch midfielder reacted…
Ex-Stoke winger Peter Odemwingie is continuing his fine form in Indonesia for Madura United.
Bali United defeated Madura United 5-2 on Sunday to leapfrog above the visitors to take top spot in Indonesia’s Liga 1.
A hat trick from Dutch star Sylvano Comvalius did the damage against a Madura team missing star forward Peter Odemwingie through suspension.
A sixth-minute goal from Nick van der Velden gave Bali the lead against Madura, who arrived on the island in pole position. Then two goals in the next 15 minutes from Comvalius, the second a penalty, put Bali 3-0 ahead and in total control…
FC’s Jason Dasey and Dez Corkhill recap Carlton Cole’s time at Persib Bandung, and the factors which led to his exit.
Michael Essien scored his third goal of the season, helping Persib Bandung to a 3-1 win over PS TNI that moves the troubled team away from the relegation zone in Indonesia’s Liga 1.
The former Real Madrid and Chelsea midfielder struck midway through the first half at the Stadium Si Jalak Harupat on Saturday night to extend the West Javans’ lead against the visitors.
Heading into the game, Persib had collected two points from a possible 15. It was a run that had not only resulted in the departure…
Ex-Stoke winger Peter Odemwingie is continuing his fine form in Indonesia for Madura United.
TCL presents the story of Indonesian footballer Martunis, who after the 2004 Tsunami was offered the chance to meet Cristiano Ronaldo and train with Sporting Lisbon.
There was joy for ex-Stoke City winger Peter Odemwingie and angst for his former Premier League rival Michael Essien after the latest round of matches in Indonesia’s Liga 1.
Madura United went top on Monday evening with a 1-0 win over bottom club Persiba Balikpapan, with Odemwingie extending his lead in the scoring ranks with a strike eight minutes before the break — his 13th of the season.
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The former Nigeria international fired home with a low shot from just outside the area as Madura United…
Ex-Nigeria international Peter Odemwingie now has 11 goals in 12 games for Madura United in Indonesia.
Peter Odemwingie scored twice on Sunday night to give Madura United a 3-1 win over Persib Bandung and himself victory in the personal battle with Michael Essien, who had a goal and an assist ruled out on an evening of controversial refereeing decisions.
The three points keeps United a point behind leaders PSM Makassar, while the brace from the former Stoke City and West Bromich Albion winger keeps him on top of the scoring charts in Indonesia’s Liga 1 with 11 goals in 12 games.
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There was controversy,…