Indonesia name Dutch legend Kluivert as head coach

Indonesia coach Patrick Kluivert

Patrick Kluivert played in the Premier League for Newcastle, while his son Justin currently plays for Bournemouth [Getty Images]

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.

Kluivert, who won the Champions League with Ajax and played in the Premier League for Newcastle, has signed a two-year contract with the option for an extension.

The southeast Asian nation have only previously qualified for the tournament once, playing in the 1938 edition while they were still the Dutch East Indies.

The Dutchman’s first assignment will be a third…

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