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Indonesia moves to naturalize Dutch players to boost women’s soccer

Four Dutch female soccer players of Indonesian descent will be naturalized after House approval to boost Indonesia’s national team ahead of key tournaments, including the 2025 SEA Games.

12 hours ago
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PSG have achieved 'our ultimate goal', says Luis Enrique

Since their Qatari takeover in 2011, PSG have won 11 of the past 13 French titles but the grand prize for which the club had spent big had always eluded them. ...

3 days ago
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Indonesia, France sign deal to develop equestrian sports

The cooperation agreement focuses on talent and infrastructure development such as professional upskilling and facilities improvement, as well as support for recreational activities like horseback riding, while Indonesia sets its sights on competing in future equestrian events at the Asian Games and the Summer Olympics. ...

5 days ago

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Manny Pacquiao confirms coming out of retirement at 46

"I'm back," Pacquiao wrote on social media, after reports earlier this month said that he will face Barrios on July 19 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

1 week ago
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More misery for Messi and Miami with Florida derby defeat

The Florida derby defeat leaves Miami with just one win from their last seven games in all competitions and they slip to sixth in the Eastern Conference with Orlando leapfrogging them.

2 weeks ago
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Indonesian soccer fans’ behavior in spotlight after FIFA sanction

World soccer body FIFA has punished the Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) with a fine and reduced spectators for its next World Cup qualifier match after around 200 fans were found to have shouted racist remarks during the national soccer team’s match against Bahrain.

3 weeks ago
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Japan and Indonesia top their groups at Sudirman Cup

Both teams have already booked their spots in Friday's quarter-finals of the biennial mixed team competition after beating France and Australia earlier this week.

1 month ago
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Growing roots: Remembering K.J. Choi’s 25 years on PGA Tour

From farmer's son to pro golfer, K.J. Choi's drive and discipline blazed the trail for a new generation of Korean players.

1 month ago
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Slow and easily beaten Messi's Miami project risks global embarrassment

The 3-1 loss in the second leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup semi-final meant a 5-1 aggregate defeat to the Canadian side and no-one who watched the games would question whether the scoreline was a fair reflection of the games.

1 month ago
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Japan, Indonesia reach Sudirman Cup quarters

Japan went ahead through mixed doubles pair Yuichi Shimogami and Sayaka Hobara before Koki Watanabe and women's world number four Akane Yamaguchi won their singles matches to open up an unassailable 3-0 lead.  

1 month ago
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Im dares to dream after career third top-10 as McIlroy wins Masters

The 27-year-old Im posted a closing 3-under 69 on a memorable Sunday at Augusta National to finish as the leading Asian golfer in tied fifth on 7-under 281, four shots back of McIlroy.

1 month ago
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Premier League to use semi-automated offside technology this season

The Premier League will use semi-automated offside technology for the first time in matches starting from April 12.

2 months ago
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Kluivert praises tactical tweaks, fan support for Indonesia’s hopes in World Cup

Netherlands and Barcelona legend Patrick Kluivert, who took charge of the Indonesian national team in January, reflected on his first victory in an exclusive interview with The Jakarta Post in Jakarta on Friday.

2 months ago
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Rory McIlroy’s simplicity and the curious case of Viktor Hovland

Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland, who have a combined 35 PGA Tour victories and four FedExCup titles, offer an interesting glimpse into how the mind works for some of today’s top golf stars in their hunt for the most glittering prizes.

2 months ago
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Sports promoter aims to revive Indonesian horse racing

This year, Sarga, in partnership with the Indonesian Equestrian Sports Association (Pordasi), plans to host 10 races in Central Java and Yogyakarta, with the final event set to take place in Pulomas, Jakarta, at the end of the year.

2 months ago
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Indonesia secures 1-0 victory over Bahrain

Indonesia will need to secure at least another victory in the next matches against China and Japan to pass to the next round of the World Cup qualifiers.  

2 months ago
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Boeing seeks to withdraw US plea deal over fatal MAX crashes

The newspaper, citing several unnamed sources, said the aviation giant was hoping for "more lenient treatment" from the Justice Department under President Donald Trump, whose administration is reviewing several unresolved criminal cases.

2 months ago
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Pressure mounts for RI victory against Bahrain in World Cup qualifier

The Indonesian national soccer team faces an uphill battle to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after its loss to Australia last week, adding to pressure for a win against Bahrain in Jakarta on Tuesday evening.

2 months ago
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Kluivert vows response after nightmare start to Indonesia reign

The visitors were punished for missing an early penalty in Sydney as Australia ran out 5-1 winners on Thursday to inch towards qualification for the tournament next year in North America.

2 months ago
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Bahrain World Cup qualifier looms large for Indonesia

The Indonesians slipped from third to fourth in Asian Group C with three matches remaining, four points off the second place that offers automatic progression to the finals along with already qualified Japan. 

2 months ago
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Australia edge closer to World Cup with 5-1 thrashing of Indonesia

Indonesia missed an early penalty before a Martin Boyle spot-kick and a Nishan Velupillay strike inside a frantic opening 20 minutes did the damage at Sydney Football Stadium.

2 months ago
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Australia prepare for unknown against Kluivert's Indonesia

Thursday's game will be Barcelona and Dutch great Patrick Kluivert's first in charge of Indonesia, who are attempting to reach the World Cup for the first time since independence in 1945.

2 months ago
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Kluivert promises surprises from Indonesia in first game as coach

The former Netherlands and Barcelona striker has been handed the mission of taking Indonesia to the World Cup finals for the first time since 1938 and Thursday's clash in Sydney could be crucial to those hopes.

2 months ago
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Australia won't underestimate Indonesia in crunch qualifier: Popovic

Japan have all but locked up top spot in Group C and Australia's hopes of securing the second automatic ticket to the finals from the group will rest on how they fare against Indonesia in Sydney and China in Hangzhou next week. 

2 months ago
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Formula One boss to visit Thailand for talks on Bangkok race

The majority of Formula One's 24-race schedule is locked in for several years, but the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort is guaranteed only until 2026.

2 months ago
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Injury-hit Socceroos ring changes for crunch World Cup qualifiers

Popovic's hand was forced to some degree by injuries with regulars Harry Souttar, Riley McGree and Jordy Bos among five players from his last squad currently sidelined.

2 months ago
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Defending champion Jonatan, Putri cruise through All England openers

In the women’s singles, unseeded Putri Kusuma Wardani caused a surprise by defeating eighth-seed Supanida Katethong of Thailand 21-13, 21-11 in just 33 minutes, all in her All England debut.

2 months ago
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Inaugural TGL season hits high marks as golf broadens its horizon

TGL is taking small but confident steps in showcasing a unique, engaging and exciting product that is so refreshing and different from the traditional 72-hole individual competitions of which the PGA Tour is the benchmark.

2 months ago
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Citizenship granted to three foreign players ahead of World Cup qualifiers

The House of Representatives approved a request to grant three foreign soccer players Indonesian citizenship to allow the Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) to register them on the team lineup for the next 2026 World Cup qualifier match against Australia on March 20.

2 months ago
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PSSI suggests Jakarta International Stadium for international matches

With a packed schedule ahead, Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) chair Erick Thohir highlights the importance of using two stadiums in Jakarta for national soccer teams.

3 months ago

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