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,…
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…
Jason Dasey and Nick Ward give their early thoughts and predictions ahead of the 2017/18 A-League.
FC’s Jason Dasey recalls his time working with legendary Aussie soccer commentator Les Murray ahead of his state funeral.
Two-time A-League Golden Boot Shane Smeltz is finding his shooting boots at the right time in Indonesia’s Liga 1 and it may spell bad news for Argentina.
The well-travelled New Zealand sharpshooter has scored in both his last two games for his Indonesian club Borneo. The sweetest strike was the only goal of a 1-0 win against local rivals Persiba Balikpapan on Monday.
“I was very pleased to get the winning goal,” Smeltz told ESPN FC. “It was even better to score in a derby, and that is extra special….
Jason Dasey and PJ Roberts break down the friendly between Singapore and Argentina, as the visitors won 6-0 at the National Stadium.
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.
Michael Essien has failed to bring success to Persib Bandung so far in the 2017 season.
Michael Essien completed his second 90 minutes of the season, but the former Real Madrid and Chelsea midfielder could not prevent Persib Bandung from losing 1-0 to Barito Putera on Sunday night to slip to 12th in Indonesia’s Liga 1.
The defeat, a third of the season for the West Javan club, increases the pressure on coach Djadjang Nurdjaman, with Persib having now won just one of their last six league games. Both teams starting brightly. After 14 minutes, Carlton Cole made his first appearance since…
Jason Dasey and Brad Maloney discuss the arrival of Michael Essien and Carlton Cole to Indonesian side, Persib Bandung.
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.
Despite being unbeaten, Persib Bandung are paying the price for too many draws.
Michael Essien’s Persib Bandung may be unbeaten in Indonesia Liga 1 so far this season, but there is pressure on coach Djadjang Nurdjaman ahead of Wednesday’s trip to Bali United.
The big-spending team slipped down into fifth in the league over the weekend but could move into second with three points at the nation’s favourite beach destination. Failure to do so could spell trouble.
Fans have complained about the team’s pedestrian style of play, with just eight goals in seven games. As well as unconvincing…
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.
Michael Essien missed a penalty as Persib Bandung drew for the fourth t…
The video assistant referee was called into action for the first time in the A-League as Wel Pho and Sydney drew 1-1.
The video assistant referee was called into action for the first time in the A-League as Wel Pho and Sydney drew 1-1. Wellington Phoenix have farewelled striker Shane Smeltz following his short second stint with the A-League club.
All Whites veteran Smeltz, 35, has signed with Indonesian club Pusamania Borneo FC as a marquee player.
A Phoenix foundation player, he returned midway through the current season and scored three goals in 12 appearances.
Once the seventh-placed club’s hopes of making the playoffs finished on Saturday night, Smeltz asked club management to be released ahead of the final round.
He flew home…