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The future is Oranje: Kluivert arrival underpins Indonesia’s Dutch shift

Replacement of successful South Korean coach with famous former Dutch striker is a gamble that could backfire

The Guardian - UK

Australia in talks with Indonesia about a possible challenge to Saudi Arabia for the 2034 World Cup

Soccer officials in Australia and Indonesia have floated the idea of teaming up in a bid to rival Saudi Arabia for the hosting rights to the men’s World Cup in 2034

The Independent UK

FIFA World Cup bid | Indonesia wants to co-host 2034 edition with Australia, Malaysia, Singapore

Indonesia, Australia, Malaysia and Singapore discuss joint bid to host 2034 World Cup. FIFA invited Asia & Oceania to bid & Saudi Arabia announced intention. Qatar hosted 2022 edition, so Middle East may not be considered. 2026 World Cup to be hosted by US, Canada & Mexico.

The Hindu

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World champions Argentina to play Indonesia in national team friendly

World Cup winners Argentina will visit Indonesia next month for a friendly against the national team, in a boost for the host country.

The New Daily

Stadium disaster justice loses in Indonesia U-20 World Cup furore

Indonesia lost right to host youth World Cup over pro-Palestine stance but disaster victims say justice more important.

Al Jazeera

Soccer-Indonesia official says FIFA considering sanctions after losing U-20 host rights

Soccer's world governing body FIFA is considering sanctions against Indonesia after stripping the country of its hosting rights for the Under-20 World Cup, Indonesia's football federation chief (PSSI) Erick Thohir said on Friday.

Reuters

Indonesia lose World Cup rights over Israel ban

Indonesia has lost the right to host this year's men's U-20 soccer World Cup. The decision to stop the country staging the May 20-June 11 tournament was

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Tears, anger as Indonesian soccer fears FIFA sanctions

Indonesian soccer players and fans reacted with tears and outrage after the country was stripped of hosting rights for the Under-20 World Cup only eight weeks before the start of the tournament amid political turmoil over Israel’s participation, leaving Indonesian soccer at risk of further sanctions

The Independent UK

How Bali governor’s Israel protest ended Indonesia’s U20 World Cup dream

Football-mad country was due to host the men’s Under-20 World Cup in May but has been stripped of the tournament by Fifa

The Guardian - UK

Indonesia stripped of hosting rights by Fifa

BEIJING: The Federation Internationale de Football Association (Fifa) has stripped Indonesia of the right to stage this year's Under-20 World Cup, over what an Indonesian official said was a failure to honour its commitments to the tournament.

Bangkok Post

FIFA strips Indonesia of U-20 World Cup hosting rights

FIFA has removed Indonesia as host after Bali refused to host Israel for tournament draw; new host to be announced soon.

Al Jazeera

Indonesia in FIFA talks after U-20 World Cup Israel protests

Jakarta (AFP) - Indonesian President Joko Widodo said Tuesday he was sending the country's football association chief for talks with FIFA about its hosting of the Under-20 World Cup after the draw was nixed following protests over Israel's participation.

AFP

Indonesia's stance on Israel overshadows world soccer event

Uncertainty over the timing and location of the Under-20 World Cup continues two days after Indonesian authorities postponed the official draw for the May 20-June 11 tournament because of protests over Israel’s qualification

The Independent UK

Huge Indonesia oil depot fire kills at least 17 including 2 kids as it rips through homes

A massive fire that started at a major oil depot in Indonesia has swept through a neighbourhood killing at least 17 people including two children and left dozens injured

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Al Jazeera

Call for safety checks as fuel storage fire kills 13 in Indonesia

Two children are among the victims and 50 other people have been admitted to hospital, fire official says.

The Independent UK

Fire at Indonesian oil depot kills 14; thousands evacuated

A large fire has broken out at a fuel storage depot in Indonesia’s capital, killing at least 16 people, injuring dozens of others and forcing the evacuation of thousands of nearby residents after spreading to their neighborhood

AFP

Ex-Inter Milan owner named head of Indonesian FA

Jakarta (AFP) - Former Inter Milan owner Erick Thohir was named Indonesia's football association chief on Thursday, several months after one of the worst stadium disasters in the sport's history.

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