Netherlands and Barcelona great Patrick Kluivert was named Indonesia coach on Wednesday, tasked with taking the country to their first World Cup since independence.Indonesia have only been to the World Cup once,

Ex-Barcelona and Netherlands striker signs contract, but official admits supporters are still behind the sacked Korean ex-boss Shin Tae-yong.

Just two days after the shock dismissal of Shin Tae-Yong, Netherlands legend Patrick Kluivert has been announced as the new coach of Indonesia. PSSI, Indonesian football's governing body, confirmed the appointment on Wednesday afternoon, with Kluivert signing an initial two-year contract -- through to 2027 -- that has an extension option.

JAKARTA: Netherlands and Barcelona great Patrick Kluivert was named Indonesia coach on Wednesday (Jan 8), tasked with taking the country to their first World Cup since independence. The 48-year-old fo

JAKARTA - Indonesia announced on Wednesday the appointment of former Netherlands forward Patrick Kluivert as their new men's national team coach, a move to bolster their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia has dismissed Shin Tae-yong as head coach of its national team, the country’s federation announced on Monday.

Indonesia has appointed Dutch soccer legend Patrick Kluivert as the new coach of its men's soccer team, effective until 2027, with a possibility for extension. This change comes after the previous coach Shin Tae-yong was sacked as the team aims to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

Indonesia have named former Netherlands and Barcelona striker Patrick Kluivert as their head coach. The 48-year-old replaces South Korean coach Shin Tae-yong, and will look to qualify his new side for the expanded 48-team World Cup in 2026.

The announcement followed Indonesia sacking coach Shin Tae-yong on Monday as it battles for a place at the 2026 World Cup. (This story has been corrected to fix the day of coach Shin Tae-yong's dismissal to Monday,