Patrick Kluivert’s brief and bumpy spell in charge of Indonesia has ended - but the story goes far beyond one man’s tenure. As Singapore and Thailand also look for new national coaches, Indonesia’s experience serves as a warning and a window into the region’s deeper footballing flaws. What went wrong in Jakarta, and what can Southeast Asia learn from it?

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Patrick Kluivert&rsquo;s brief and bumpy spell in charge of Indonesia has ended - but the story goes far beyond one man&rsquo;s tenure. As Singapore and Thailand also look for new national coaches, Indonesia&rsquo;s experience serves as a warning and a window into the region&rsquo;s deeper footballing flaws. What went wrong in Jakarta, and what can Southeast Asia learn from it?
Got a story to tell? Get in touch! <a href="mailto:raushan@sph.com.sg">raushan@sph.com.sg</a>

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