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Rifqi Ray Farandi: New U-22 Player Replacing Injured Marselino for SEA Games 2025

by Alex Carter - Sports Editor December 5, 2025

written by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

Indonesia Names Rifqi Ray Farandi as Replacement⁤ for Injured Marselino⁢ Ferdinand in SEA Games Squad

Jakarta, Indonesia – the Indonesian U-22 National Team has announced Persik⁤ Kediri midfielder ‌Rifqi Ray Farandi as a replacement for Marselino Ferdinand in the squad for the upcoming 2025⁢ SEA Games in Thailand. The tournament is scheduled to⁢ run from December 9-20, 2025, with⁢ sporting events commencing on December 3rd.

Head coach Indra Sjafri confirmed the decision after Marselino ⁣Ferdinand’s club,AS ⁤Trencin,informed the⁣ PSSI (Football Association of Indonesia) that the player would be unable to⁤ participate due to a recent injury.

“Marselino’s latest condition is an injury,and we decided to ⁤prioritize his future,” Sjafri stated ‍on the Kita‌ garuda website. “We agreed it was best for ‍him to focus ⁣on recovery, and with Rifqi’s arrival, the⁣ squad is complete once⁢ again.”

The 21-year-old Rifqi Ray Farandi brings versatility to⁢ the team,capable of playing as a central

December 5, 2025 0 comments

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Title: Van Bronckhorst to Coach Indonesia? Latest Updates & Erick Thohir’s Comments

by Alex Carter - Sports Editor November 25, 2025

written by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

jakarta ⁣- The possibility of Giovanni van Bronckhorst leading the Indonesian National ‍Team is gaining traction, with PSSI General Chair Erick Thohir addressing the circulating rumors. The search for ⁤a⁤ new head coach began⁣ last month following the dismissal of Patrick Kluivert after the national team failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

Van Bronckhorst, currently⁤ an ⁣assistant manager at Liverpool, has‍ emerged as a potential candidate, fueled by his Indonesian heritage through his father from Maluku. Reports suggest Liverpool is ⁤prepared to negotiate with PSSI should the organization⁢ pursue the appointment, possibly requiring ⁣compensation for Van BronckhorstS contract which ⁢began last summer. He⁣ has previously managed Feyenoord, Guangzhou‌ City, ⁣Rangers, and Besiktas, achieving a ⁤58 percent win ratio throughout his coaching career.

When questioned by journalists at the State ‍Palace on Tuesday,November 25,2025,Erick Thohir acknowledged the‍ speculation but refrained from confirming any concrete developments.”I don’t know yet (about Giovanni van bronckhorst). Is ⁢he from the Netherlands again? I don’t know either,” Erick stated, adding that PSSI ‌is still in the process of evaluating candidates.

The emergence of ⁤Van Bronckhorst’s name follows ⁢recent interest in ‍Timur‌ Kapadze, who visited⁤ Jakarta last week to meet with Indonesian football figures, ⁢though PSSI⁤ has stated his visit ‍was not at their initiative.

November 25, 2025 0 comments

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Title: AS Roma Defeats Cremonese 3-1 in Serie A Thriller

by Alex Carter - Sports Editor November 23, 2025

written by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

Roma Defeat⁣ Cremonese 3-1, temporarily Top Serie A Standings

ROME, ITALY – AS Roma secured a 3-1 victory ‍over Cremonese on Sunday, temporarily claiming the top spot in ⁣the Serie A standings with 27 points from 12 matches. The win, fueled by goals from Matias‌ Soule, Evan Ferguson, and a goal from Wesley, showcased Roma’s attacking prowess despite a ‌disallowed goal from Lorenzo Pellegrini and late consolation strike from Francesco Folino.

the match⁤ was marked by a strong performance from Roma’s attack and several key saves from both goalkeepers, notably roma’s Mile Svilar and Cremonese’s Emil Audero.‌ While Cremonese fought ⁤valiantly, they ultimately succumbed to Roma’s pressure, leaving them‍ in 12th position with 14 points. This result places significant pressure on⁣ other Serie A contenders as the league season⁤ progresses.

Matias Soule opened the scoring in the first half, skillfully‌ maneuvering past a defender before firing into the left corner of the goal. Pellegrini appeared to double Roma’s lead in the 26th minute, but the goal was ‍overturned following a VAR review for offside. Cremonese responded with chances from Jari Vandeputte,⁣ both thwarted by Svilar.

the second half saw Roma extend their advantage. In ‍the 64th minute, Evan Ferguson capitalized on a defensive lapse, converting ⁤a pass ‍from Neil El Aynaoui into a goal ⁣aimed at⁤ the right corner. Five minutes later, Wesley added another, chipping ⁣the ball over a charging Audero after receiving a through ball from Stephan El Shaarawy.Ferguson had a second goal disallowed for offside ⁢in the 89th minute.

Cremonese managed a consolation ‌goal in stoppage time, with francesco Folino heading in a corner kick from Franco vazquez, beyond Svilar’s reach.

Lineups:

Cremonese: Audero; Terracciano, Baschirotto, Bianchetti (Folino 80′); Barbieri, Payero (Vazquez 57′),⁣ Bondo, Vandeputte (Grassi⁢ 70′), Floriani⁤ Mussolini (Pezzella 57′); Bonazzoli (Sanabria ⁤80′), Vardy

AS Roma: Svilar; Ziolkowski (El aynaoui 46′), Mancini, Ndicka; ⁢Celik, Cristante, Koné, Wesley (Tsimikas 80′); Baldanzi (Ferguson 60′), Pellegrini (El Shaarawy 60′);⁢ Soulé‍ (Pisilli 85′)

November 23, 2025 0 comments

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Title: Nova Arianto: Indonesia U-20’s Path to U-20 World Cup & Asian Cup

by Alex Carter - Sports Editor November 20, 2025

written by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

Jakarta -⁣ Nova Arianto has been ⁤tasked ⁣with leading the indonesian U-20 National ⁤team in a quest to qualify for the U-20⁣ World Cup, beginning with preparations for the 2027 U-20 Asian Cup. Appointed by PSSI as the U-20 National Team⁣ Coach on Thursday,November 20,2025,Arianto‍ faces a series of⁢ immediate challenges including ⁣the 2026 AFF U-19 Cup and qualifying for‍ the ⁣U-20‍ Asian Cup,typically held‍ around September.

The appointment marks a pivotal moment for Indonesian youth ‍football,‍ as ‌qualification for the⁢ U-20 World ⁤Cup requires reaching the semifinals of the U-20 Asian Cup – a feat Indonesia has not achieved through sporting merit⁢ since ‌hosting ⁤the 1979 FIFA World Youth ‌Championship, where they ⁤qualified as replacements for other nations. PSSI ⁤Technical Director alexander Zwiers has set a⁤ target of⁤ reaching the quarter-finals of the⁤ U-20 Asian Cup, but Arianto aims ‌higher, hoping to guide his team to a ⁢top-eight finish.

“The hope is⁤ that at the next level, hopefully he (Nova) can take ‍his children to the U-20 Asian⁤ Cup‌ and become the top 8 best team,” Zwiers stated.Arianto acknowledges the challenge, stating, “Certainly the target has been given by the Director of Technology and PSSI, ⁤how do we hope to qualify for the Asian Cup (U-20) and then the World‌ Cup (U-20). It’s not an easy job,I’m still vrey new and don’t know some‍ of the players.”

Arianto has six ⁢months to prepare the team, drawing inspiration from the recent ‌success of the U-17 National Team.⁣ Indonesia’s closest previous attempt at‌ World Cup qualification came at the 2018⁢ U-19 Asian Cup, where they lost 0-2 to Japan in the quarter-finals while serving as‍ hosts.

(mro/raw)

November 20, 2025 0 comments

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Title: Indonesia U-23 Draw with Mali: Coach Praises Performance

by Alex Carter - Sports Editor November 19, 2025

written by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

Indonesia and Mali battled to a⁣ 2-2 draw in a ⁣amiable match, with both sides demonstrating tactical prowess and leaving the opposing coach impressed with their effectiveness. The result⁢ comes as Mali‍ head coach soumaila Diawara acknowledged Indonesia’s ‌ability‍ to capitalize‌ on opportunities, stating they “punished ‍us,” while simultaneously recognizing the competitive parity between the two teams.

The match,a follow-up to Indonesia’s 3-0 victory ‌in their first trial ‍against ⁣Mali,saw Rafael‌ Struick give Indonesia a 2-1 lead in‍ the 52nd minute following a right-side attack and ‌Raka Cahyana’s assist. However, Sekou Kone secured a second goal for Mali‍ in the 70th minute, leveling the score and ultimately concluding the match in a stalemate. Despite failing to replicate their earlier dominant win,‍ Diawara expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance ‌and tactical development.

“I’m happy with our team’s performance.⁤ but, they punished us. We played very well,but they where very effective. They punished us.It was a good‌ match,” Diawara said following the contest. He further lauded his players’ tactical growth‌ and⁣ expressed a desire for future encounters⁤ with the Indonesian team. “Tactically, our players played very well. I am ⁣very happy. This is a good experiance for the team, for Mali. We ‌hope to play ⁢against ‍Indonesia again later. Maybe, we don’t know,” he added.

For the Indonesian U-23 National Team,the draw serves as a valuable assessment ‌ahead of their participation in the‌ 2025 ‌SEA Games in Thailand this December. The match provided a competitive test and highlighted ‌areas for advancement as they prepare ⁢for the ‌regional ⁢tournament.

November 19, 2025 0 comments

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Title: Timur Kapadze: Potential Coach for Indonesian National Team

by Alex Carter - Sports Editor November 12, 2025

written by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

PSSI Considers‍ Timur Kapadze as Potential Indonesian National Team Coach

Jakarta – The Indonesian Football Federation (PSSI)⁤ is evaluating Timur Kapadze, the recently ‍departed assistant coach of Uzbekistan, as a candidate to lead the Indonesian national team. This comes after the vacancy created by the passing of Patrick Kluivert and amid public support for kapadze, fueled by‍ his success in guiding Uzbekistan‍ to 2026 World cup ⁣qualification.

The search for a new national ‌team coach is‍ underway, with⁢ Kapadze emerging as a strong contender. PSSI Chairman of the National⁤ Team board, Sumardji, confirmed the federation is considering the 44-year-old tactician, though no formal discussions ⁣have yet taken place. “Currently there ⁢are no discussions. ‌(Timur Kapadze) is one of the (potential national team coaches) that I conveyed to the Director of Technology,” Sumardji stated to reporters.

Kapadze announced his resignation from the Uzbekistan national⁢ team on Monday,November 10,2025,following the ‌appointment of Fabio Cannavaro as head coach by the Uzbekistan Football Association (UFA). He⁤ has publicly expressed his⁢ willingness⁤ to coach the ⁢Indonesian‍ national team, acknowledging the support from Indonesian fans.

Other candidates⁣ reportedly under consideration⁢ include Bojan⁣ Hodak, currently the coach ‌of Persib Bandung, though the club has indicated its desire to retain him. ‍The selection process is ongoing as PSSI seeks a coach⁣ to lead the‌ national team forward.

November 12, 2025 0 comments

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