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Indonesian football: AFF Cup exit and Persib ban resolved

Overview

Persib Bandung has successfully resolved its FIFA registration ban. The sanction, which prohibited the club from registering new players for three transfer windows due to a 2022 contract dispute with former coach Robert Rene Alberts, was officially lifted following confirmation that all outstanding payments were made. FIFA issued a formal letter on August 11, 2026, confirming the case is closed and requesting that PSSI revoke any corresponding national-level restrictions. The club is now preparing for the Indonesia Super League and the AFC Champions League Two, where it has been placed in Pot 4 of the 2026-2027 Eastern Zone drawing.

Regarding the national team, Indonesia is preparing to host the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026. PSSI officials have expressed optimism regarding fielding a top-tier squad for the tournament, following the team’s exit from the 2026 AFF Cup. In the interim, PSSI is looking to schedule high-level opponents, such as World Cup participants, for the November 2026 FIFA Matchday.

Individual player statuses remain in flux. Ivar Jenner and Marselino Ferdinan are currently free agents, with rumors suggesting potential moves to Persija Jakarta. Additionally, defender Mees Hilgers remains involved in a contract dispute with FC Twente; while the player is seeking a free transfer, the club maintains his contract remains valid through 2027.

Entities

FIFA · Yunus Nusi · Indonesia National Team · Erick Thohir · Indonesia national football team

Timeline

  1. 6 days ago

    [SPORTS] 25 sources
    Persib Bandung: FIFA lifts player registration ban

    FIFA has permanently lifted Persib Bandung's player registration ban following the settlement of a 2022 dispute with former coach Robert Rene Alberts.

  2. 29 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Indonesia women's basketball misses final while football team reaches AFF Cup final

    Indonesia's U18 women's basketball lost 76‑54 to Lebanon, missing the FIBA U18 Asia Cup Division B final, while the senior women's football side beat Singapore 2‑0 to reach the AFF Cup final.

Sources

antaranews.com · bandung24jam.republika.co.id · barbaraganz.blog.ilsole24ore.com · beritajatim.com · bola.liputan6.com · bola.okezone.com · bola.viva.co.id · camposdepaz.com.co · ceritaanda.viva.co.id · inews.id · isusovci.hr · jabar.jpnn.com · jpnn.com · lateoriadelcomplotto.com · m.jpnn.com · okezone.com · pemilu2024.harianjogja.com · pendidikan.harianjogja.com · republika.co.id · sport.viva.co.id · sports.sindonews.com · thethao.tuoitre.vn · us.fokus.news.viva.co.id · us.nasional.news.viva.co.id · video.soha.vn

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