Indonesia international star leaves Oxford United
Indonesian international Marselino Ferdinan has left Oxford United to join Persija Jakarta.
'The goal is to win the trophy' - Ajax goalkeeper Maarten Paes targets historic FIFA ASEAN Cup triumph with Indonesia
Ajax goalkeeper Maarten Paes insists Indonesia are targeting silverware at the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup to repay loyal home supporters.
International call-ups
A number of first-team players are set to report for international duty with their respective countries this week.
Firstly, Sydie Peck has again...
Najeeb Yakubu: Niger-Ghana winger joins Persijap after Garudayaksa FC exit
Niger-Ghana winger Najeeb Yakubu has joined Indonesian Super League club Persijap from Garudayaksa FC.The 26-year-old right winger returns to...
Tolic hails historic Persib victory
Seoul: Persib Bandung head coach Igor Tolic hailed his side's resilience after the Indonesian club opened their AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™...
Oxford United owner announces Indonesia FA partnership with European giants
Oxford United owner and chair of the Indonesia FA, Erick Thohir, has announced a partnership with four-time Champions League winners Ajax.
ACFAM hybrid programme returns to Jakarta
Jakarta: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has brought its milestone AFC Certificate in Football Administration and Management (ACFAM) hybrid...
FIFA clears Bergson da Silva and Brad Tapp for Malaysia ahead of inaugural ASEAN Cup clash with Indonesia
FIFA confirms Bergson da Silva and Brad Tapp are eligible for Malaysia's national team ahead of the ASEAN Cup. Manuel Hidalgo and Shane Lowry await...
European league players set for new FIFA regional tournament
Players from top European leagues are set to feature in the FIFA ASEAN Cup hosted across Indonesia and Hong Kong this September.
Asian players in top five European leagues: Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, and ASEAN stars listed
An extensive overview of Asian football players competing across Europe's top five leagues, featuring stars from Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, and...
Qualifiers - Group H: Australia 0-2 Indonesia; Malaysia 2-1 Laos
Vientiane: Indonesia earned a hard-fought 2-0 win against defending champions Australia to book their AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ spot on Sunday.
Qualifiers - Group H: Australia 0-2 Indonesia
Vientiane: Indonesia earned a hard-fought 2-0 win against defending champions Australia to book their AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ spot on Sunday.
Qualifiers - Group H: Malaysia 2-2 Australia; Laos 0-3 Indonesia
Vientiane: Indonesia moved into pole position in Group H with a 3-0 win against Laos while Malaysia and Australia shared a thrilling 2-2 draw in...
Asian Allies! Indonesia hero Hilgers and Iraq winger Farji team up in double Heerenveen swoop
Indonesia defender Mees Hilgers and Iraq winger Marko Farji have completed permanent transfers to Eredivisie club sc Heerenveen.
Emil Audero completes deadline day loan switch to La Liga as Indonesian star joins Rayo Vallecano from Como
Indonesian goalkeeper Emil Audero has joined La Liga outfit Rayo Vallecano on a season-long loan from Como.
Tolic praises patient Persib; Esteva proud despite heartbreak
Soreang: Head coach Igor Tolic felt Persib Bandung were deserving winners after their patience and defensive discipline earned the Indonesian side...
PS - Persib Bandung (IDN) 1-0 Manila Digger FC (PHI)
Soreang: Mariano Peralta's late goal gave Persib Bandung a 1-0 win over Manila Digger FC on Monday to secure the Indonesia outfit the last ticket...
Qualifiers - Group H: Indonesia 0-0 Malaysia; Australia 2-0 Laos
Vientiane: Defending champions Australia kicked off their AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers Group H campaign with a 2-0 win against Laos on...
Qualifiers - Group H: Indonesia 0-0 Malaysia
Vientiane: Indonesia and Malaysia played to a goalless stalemate in their opening AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers Group H tie on Sunday.
Peter Odemwingie seeks legal action vs Sky Sports over West Brom-QPR deadline controversy in 2013
Ex-West Bromwich Albion star Peter Odemwingie wants to see the media stop replaying his infamous 2013 deadline day saga.Indeed, it remains one of...
Roma face major dilemma over Indonesia-descent star Jayden Oosterwolde after alarming medical results!
Roma's deal to sign Fenerbahce defender and Indonesia-descent star Jayden Oosterwolde is in serious doubt as medical tests reveal a potentially...
Inclusivity at heart of #GoalsForGood campaign in Indonesia
Jakarta: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Dream Asia Foundation (ADAF) has taken another step towards driving positive change in society by...
Ghanaian defender Samuel Ofori seals move to Indonesian side Persijap Jepara
Ghanaian defender Samuel Nana Ofori has completed a move to Indonesian top-flight side Persijap Jepara. The right-back, who also plays as a...
Samuel Ofori makes Indonesia switch as Ghanaian defender joins Persijap
Ghanaian centre-back Samuel Ofori has joined Indonesian club Persijap from Cambodia’s Kirivong FC on a free transfer.The...
Brian Madjo and the tendency to lump expectations on young shoulders
Aston Villa supporters could have been forgiven for approaching the new season with feelings of great anxiety, nagging angst and face-twitching...
Tuttosport: Pulisic and Amorim acquainted with Torino still the target – the latest
By: Oliver Fisher
Ruben Amorim and Christian Pulisic were finally acquainted for the first time at Milanello on Wednesday, with an update on his...
Djimsiti joins Diriyah; Dewa United add Ripal
Kuala Lumpur: Albania international Berat Djimsiti has swapped Atalanta for Saudi Arabia's Pro League side Diriyah, while Dewa United continued...
Aston Villa must build on 'spike in numbers' by finalising sponsor deals - Keith Wyness
Aston Villa's pre-season tour to East Asia will have opened up doors for them in terms of future sponsorship deals in that region.That is according...
CorSport: Cardinale and Amorim to hold market summit – six exits and three signings possible
By: Oliver Fisher
Gerry Cardinale and Ruben Amorim are expected to have a face-to-face discussion soon to discuss the transfer business required....
Four Chelsea players join Xabi Alonso for a round of golf at former LIV Golf venue
Chelsea have just finished their extraordinary pre-season tour of Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Malaysia. The Blues have played five matches...
Johor Darul Ta'zim FC 3-3 Chelsea, Friendly: Post-match reaction
An ecstatic crowd could be heard loud and clear at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Malaysia as Chelsea visited Johor Darul Ta'zim in their last preseason...
Johor Darul Ta'zim FC vs. Chelsea, Friendly: Confirmed lineups; how to watch
Exactly 24 hours after beating AC Milan in Indonesia, Chelsea take a nearly 1,400km trip to Malaysia to face Johor Darul Ta’zim at their turf. With...
MN: Amorim grants Milan players two days off ahead of Man Utd preparations
By: Isak Möller
Following the pre-season commitments in Australia and Indonesia, the AC Milan players will now enjoy a few days off before getting...
Johor Darul Ta’zim FC vs. Chelsea, Friendly: Preview, team news, how to watch
It's an exceedingly busy end to Chelsea'a two-week preseason tour, with the Blues taking on Malaysian champions Johor Darul Ta'zim barely 24 hours...
Chelsea 3-0 AC Milan: Three things we learned – the time for evaluations is over
By: Oliver Fisher
AC Milan were beaten 3-0 in their penultimate preseason friendly of the summer by Chelsea in Indonesia, and it wasn’t pretty. A...
CM: Amorim makes verdict clear in Chelsea game as Milan aim to sell duo for €35m
By: Oliver Fisher
One of the big signs that came from AC Milan’s defeat against Chelsea in Indonesia concerned two of the players that were not...
Why Xabi Alonso shouted at Cole Palmer, Chelsea deploy secret weapon and Rafael Leao moment
The moments missed from Chelsea's win over AC Milan in Indonesia
Chelsea 3-0 AC Milan: Highlights, stats, man of the match as Joao Pedro stars for the Blues
Chelsea secure a commanding 3-0 victory over AC Milan in a pre-season friendly at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Indonesia.
Chelsea 3-0 AC Milan, Friendly: Post-match reaction
A somewhat strong lineup for Chelsea took the pitch to face AC Milan in Jakarta, Indonesia. In the penultimate match of preseason for both sides,...
Chelsea player ratings vs AC Milan: Josh Acheampong stars and 9/10 teammate shows new hope
A dominant Chelsea ran out 3-0 winners against AC Milan in pre-season in Indonesia. The Chelsea Chronicle have handed out player ratings from the...
Chelsea vs AC Milan LIVE: Latest score and confirmed line-ups
Cole Palmer is set to return after missing Chelsea’s defeat to Juventus this week (Shutterstock)
Chelsea continue their preparations for the new...
How to watch Chelsea vs AC Milan - TV channel, live stream and kick-off time
Chelsea take on AC Milan in another pre-season friendly in Indonesia
Chelsea vs AC Milan: How to watch, Live Stream, TV Channel and Time for International Friendly Match on August 8, 2026
Chelsea face AC Milan at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia, in a high-profile 2026 pre-season friendly. With both European giants...
Chelsea vs AC Milan – Match preview and team news
Chelsea travels to Indonesia for another pre-season friendly as they face AC Milan on Saturday at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium. Chelsea vs AC...
Chelsea vs AC Milan – Predicted lineup and team news
Chelsea continue their pre-season tour with a trip to Indonesia, where they are set to take on AC Milan on Saturday at the Gelora Bung Karno...
Chelsea vs. AC Milan, Friendly: Preview, team news, how to watch
After a brief stay in Hong Kong, Chelsea are off to Indonesia, where we'll be playing a friendly against AC Milan in Jakarta on Saturday. And then,...
Group A: Vietnam, Singapore advance
Hanoi: Vietnam confirmed their progress to the semi-finals of the ASEAN Championship 2026 on Friday with a 3-1 win over Cambodia as Singapore also...
Watch: Milan squad welcomed after arriving in Jakarta before Chelsea friendly
By: Oliver Fisher
After yesterday’s derby draw against Inter, AC Milan left Perth in the past few hours and recently arrived in Indonesia. The...
Four facts about Nottingham Forest target Tijjani Reijnders: Aldi shifts, Indonesian heritage and more
Nottingham Forest are showing an interest in Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders. Oliver Glasner is very keen on signing Reijnders, and...
Persijap weigh move for Ghana defender Samuel Ofori
Ghanaian centre-back Samuel Ofori is the subject of reported interest from Indonesian Super League club Persijap, with the 27-year-old currently...
Group A: Vietnam sizzle against Indonesia; victory for Cambodia
Cibinong: Defending champions Vietnam claimed a statement 3-0 win over hosts Indonesia in the ASEAN Championship 2026 on Monday as Kim Sang-sik's...
Alejandro Garnacho blame settled as Chelsea take the hit after Aston Villa debut
Alejandro Garnacho made his Aston Villa debut in a pre-season friendly against Indonesia All Stars on Saturday, and the former Chelsea and...
PSG target Indonesia captain Idzes from Sassuolo
Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly identified Sassuolo centre-back Jay Idzes as a possible addition to their...
Alejandro Garnacho aims dig at Chelsea after first Aston Villa match
Alejandro Garnacho made his Aston Villa debut in a 3-1 win over Indonesia All Stars, with the Chelsea loanee making a pointed comment about...
Man Utd fans react to Alejandro Garnacho’s Aston Villa debut, it’s happening again
Alejandro Garnacho made his Aston Villa debut against Indonesian All Stars, and Man Utd fans saw a familiar pattern repeat itself. After being...
Aston Villa fans say the same thing about Evann Guessand after what he did in friendly
Aston Villa fans were once again furious with Evann Guessand after he put in a lacklustre performance in Aston Villa's 3-1 victory against...
Unai Emery 'excited' about Aston Villa rebuild as Evann Guessand gives first audition
BirminghamLive brings you the talking points from Aston Villa's win over Indonesia All Stars
Alejandro Garnacho scout report after Aston Villa debut which should have ended with a goal
Alejandro Garnacho featured for 45 minutes of Aston Villa's win against Indonesia All Stars
Indonesia All Stars 1-3 Aston Villa notebook: Player ratings as Garnacho stars and Madjo scores
BirminghamLive brings you analysis from Aston Villa's pre-season friendly against Indonesia All Stars
Indonesia All Stars vs Aston Villa LIVE match updates from pre-season friendly
BirminghamLive brings you live coverage of Aston Villa's pre-season friendly against Indonesia All Stars
How to watch Indonesia All Stars vs Aston Villa - TV channel, live stream and kick-off time
Aston Villa are preparing to continue their pre-season schedule against Indonesia All Stars
Group A: Vietnam, Singapore share spoils; Indonesia power on
Hanoi: Singapore frustrated defending champions Vietnam to draw 0-0 with Kim Sang-sik's side in Hanoi on Friday to remain in pole position in Group...
An English club owner: Asian federation president backs "World Cup privatisation" proposal
Erik Thohir, the president of the Indonesian Football Association, has declared his continued support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino's...
Indonesia All-Stars vs Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's pre-season friendly between Indonesia All-Stars and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible...
Indonesian FA president vows to back World Cup sell-off despite growing backlash
The president of the Indonesian football association has vowed to vote in support of FIFA president Gianni Infantino's controversial plan to sell a...
Sailors capture Phaeton; Ko inks Dewa deal
Kuala Lumpur: Lion City Sailors have bolstered their attacking ranks with the signing of Guadeloupe international Matthias Phaeton, while Korea...
‘Definitely a raw player…but someone who’s got a high ceiling’ – What Millwall fans can expect from Elkan Baggott
MILLWALL filled a vital need when they signed Elkan Baggott from Ipswich Town. The Lions were down to four senior centre-backs prior to the...
Group A: Singapore stay perfect; roaring start for Indonesia
Singapore: Ilhan Fandi and Song Ui-young were on target as Singapore continued their perfect start to the ASEAN Championship 2026 on Monday with a...
Milan Name 33 for Perth and Jakarta Tour With Key Players Joining Late
AC Milan reveal a 33-man pre-season squad for friendlies against Inter in Perth and Chelsea in Indonesia, with Leao and Ramos joining late.
The...
Official: AC Milan confirm 33-man squad for friendlies against Inter and Chelsea
By: Isak Möller
AC Milan have confirmed the squad for the friendly games against Inter and Chelsea, which will be played in Australia and Indonesia...
Chelsea pre-season fixtures: Full schedule, opponents and missing players explained
A busy pre-season awaits for Chelsea, with games in Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Malaysia, so here is your complete guide to all the games.
Chelsea confirm squad for pre-season tour as Xabi Alonso dealt fresh injury blow
Xabi Alonso and his Chelsea squad are making the trip to Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Malaysia
Indonesia power past Laos to retain title
Kuala Lumpur: Indonesia were in irresistible form as they defended their AFF Women's Cup title with a resounding 5-0 victory against Laos in the...
Ghana-born Niger defender Najeeb Yakubu joins Garudayaksa FC
Ghanaian-born Niger international defender Najeeb Yakubu has officially joined Indonesian club Garudayaksa FC for the 2026/27 football season.The...
DONE DEAL: Millwall sign Elkan Baggott from newly promoted Ipswich
Millwall have confirmed the signing of Indonesia international Elkan Baggott from newly promoted Ipswich.
The pivotal pivot for Newcastle United
Hello everyone, I am the one who still claims to be one of the biggest Newcastle United fans in Indonesia (a country in South East Asia, FYI). This...
Indonesia international leaves Oxford United on loan with buy option
Oxford United forward Ole Romeny has left the club to join Dutch side Fortuna Sittard on loan with an option to buy.
Oxford United Indonesia international 'close' to sealing Netherlands return
Oxford United's Indonesian forward Ole Romeny is close to sealing a transfer to the Eredivisie according to reports in the Netherlands.
AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026TM Technical Report available now
Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ Technical Report is now available on the-AFC.com, recapitulating all the exciting action...
Villa Extend Asian Pre-Season Tour and Reschedule Bescot Fixture
Two Dates Added to Villa’s Asian Tour Aston Villa have added two friendly matches in Asia to their pre-season schedule and confirmed a date change...
Aston Villa confirm two new pre-season friendlies in Indonesia and Thailand
Aston Villa have announced the addition of two more pre-season friendlies in the Far East
Why China isn’t playing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature a record 48 teams, but China is nowhere to be seen among this year's participants. The expanded field of 48...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1983 – Bulawayo Saints Bag Four From Bobby’s Sky Blues!
Finally, a couple of season’s after the tour game in Indonesia covered in our earlier post, in 1983 it was former Sky Blue player (and CCFPA...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1981 – Milne’s Men Score Four In Indonesia
On this day (12th June) the Sky Blues were often busy on the pitch during post season overseas tours. Earlier today we covered a game from 1967...
International Oxford United stars shine amid World Cup opener
Oxford United's stars shine in international friendlies as Indonesia win and Northern Ireland are defeated by Kylian Mbappe's France.
Baggott Wins Cap in Indonesia Victory
Blues defender Elkan Baggott played the full 90 minutes as Indonesia beat Mozambique 1-0 in a friendly in Jakarta this afternoon.
FIFA told to pay $100,000 to Somali referee Omar Artan amid World Cup outrage
Omar Artan should be provided a "discretionary payment" after being refused entry into the United States ahead of the 2026 World Cup.That is...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1981 – Milne’s Men Make One More Indonesian Win In Jakarta!
On this day (8th June) in 1981 the Sky Blues were on their Indonesian leg of a South East Asian Tour, having earlier visited Thailand where they...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1981 – Sexton’s Sky Blues Take It Easy In Indonesia!
On this day (6th June) in 1981, having toured Japan three years previously, the Sky Blues were back in Asia. This time they were well into a South...
Baggott Plays Full 90 in Indonesia Victory
Blues defender Elkan Baggott played the full 90 minutes as Indonesia beat Oman 3-0 in a friendly in Jakarta this afternoon.