Even the president of the Korea Football Association apologizes to the public, and Shin Tae-yong's drastic dismissal has caused a storm → World Cup hope, and the coach was replaced again in 10 months due to the explosive local public opinion

Oct 16, 2025

Even the president of the Korea Football Association apologizes to the public, and Shin Tae-yong's drastic dismissal has caused a storm → World Cup hope, and the coach was replaced again in 10 months due to the explosive local public opinion
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Even the president of the Korea Football Association apologizes to the public, and Shin Tae-yong's drastic dismissal has caused a storm → World Cup hope, and the coach was replaced again in 10 months due to the explosive local public opinion
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He couldn't overcome the aftermath of the World Cup's hopes being dampened. Coach Patrick Clowebert left the Indonesian national team.

The Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) announced on its official website on the 16th (Korea time) that 'PSSI agreed to end cooperation with the national team's coaches early'

PSSI has decided to terminate the contract early through mutual termination agreement with the Indonesian national team coaches. The contract was previously signed for a two-year contract and was terminated by mutual agreement, taking into account the internal situation and the direction for the future development of the national team. As a result, the coaches will not coach the A national team, the U-23 (under 23), and the U-20 (under 20). I would like to thank you for your contribution during your term in office.'




Even the president of the Korea Football Association apologizes to the public, and Shin Tae-yong's drastic dismissal has caused a storm → World Cup hope, and the coach was replaced again in 10 months due to the explosive local public opinion
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It was a scheduled step. The Indonesian national team, led by head coach Clawybert, lost 0-1 in the second Group B match of the fourth Asian qualifying round for the 2026 FIFA North American World Cup at Jeddah King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Saudi Arabia on the 12th. Indonesia, which lost 2-3 to Saudi Arabia in the first round earlier, lost two consecutive games, smashing its hopes of reaching the World Cup finals for the first time ever. If he had won at least one game, he could have saved his hopes for the intercontinental playoff by ranking second, but his hopes collapsed with two losses.

Indonesia succeeded in advancing to the fourth qualifying round by ranking fourth in Group C in the third qualifying round for the 2026 North-China World Cup. After Shin Tae-yong left the team due to the sudden replacement of the Indonesian Federation, Clawybert, who took the helm, was recognized for his performance by advancing to the fourth qualifying round. However, he fell in the fourth qualifying round, leaving Indonesia less than a year after Clawybert took over. After the game, Coach Clawyberd said of the resignation public opinion, `It is difficult to talk about the future now. It's time to look back calmly, he drew the line, but he couldn't avoid being replaced.

Even the president of the Korea Football Association apologizes to the public, and Shin Tae-yong's drastic dismissal has caused a storm → World Cup hope, and the coach was replaced again in 10 months due to the explosive local public opinion
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Even the president of the Korea Football Association apologizes to the public, and Shin Tae-yong's drastic dismissal has caused a storm → World Cup hope, and the coach was replaced again in 10 months due to the explosive local public opinion
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PSSI Chairman Eric Tohir also bowed his head. President Tohir said on social media, `I am sorry that I did not realize my dream of participating in the World Cup.' Thank you to the national team officials, players, and fans who led the team to the fourth qualifying round. It's the first time in Indonesian history that we've come this far, he apologized.

Nevertheless, the fans' hearts were already turned. There were growing calls for the resignation of head coach Clawyberd through fans' SNS. As an alternative, coach Shin Tae-yong's return was also mentioned. Indonesia's 'TV1News'The association will internally consider Shin Tae-yong's return. Coach Shin Tae-yong also predicted that he could not completely rule out returning.

Meanwhile, there are also claims that Indonesian fans desperately want Shin's return. Indonesia's Veritaia team is discussing the possibility of Shin returning to Indonesia. He said he is still an important figure among Indonesian fans. Earlier, coach Shin left the Indonesian national team in January due to PSSI's decision. Since then, he has returned to K League 1 and was replaced in 65 days after poor performance since taking the helm of Ulsan HD. Since then, several interviews have added confusion to Ulsan. It is unclear whether Indonesia will reach out again to coach Shin, who is currently unemployed.





This article was translated by Naver AI translator.