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PATRICK KLUIVERT has been dismissed from his position as head coach of Indonesia.
The legendary player from Barcelona, Ajax, and the Netherlands, aged 49, took charge in January, signing a two-year contract.
Patrick Kluivert was dismissed as head coach of IndonesiaCredit: Reuters
His objective was to lead the country to their first World Cup appearance since gaining independence in 1945.
However, defeats against Saudi Arabia and Iraq last week dashed hopes of securing a spot in the 48-team tournament.
Their fate was sealed with the “devastating” 1-0 loss to Iraq in Jeddah on Saturday.
The Indonesian Football Association acted swiftly to terminate Kluivert and his coaching staff's contracts.
The federation released a statement saying: “Following an open, thorough, and respectful discussion, both parties have agreed to conclude this partnership.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Patrick Kluivert sacked as head coach?
Kluivert was dismissed following disappointing performances, including defeats to Saudi Arabia and Iraq, which ended Indonesia's hopes of qualifying for the World Cup.
What was Kluivert's goal as head coach?
His primary goal was to guide Indonesia to their first World Cup appearance since the country gained independence in 1945.
What did the Indonesian FA say about the dismissal?
The Indonesian Football Association stated that both parties mutually agreed to end the partnership after a respectful discussion.
