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Erick Thohir’s embrace with Shin Tae-yong at BRI Super League launch draws attention

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • PSSI chairman Erick Thohir and Persija Jakarta coach Shin Tae-yong embraced at the launch of the 2026/2027 BRI Super League in Jakarta.
  • The meeting attracted attention because Shin’s contract as Indonesia national team coach had previously ended and social media accounts had portrayed the pair as having poor relations.
  • Shin praised the progress of Indonesia’s league and said he was happy to meet Thohir and I.League director Ferry Paulus again.

A warm embrace between Erick Thohir and Shin Tae-yong became the standout moment at the launch of Indonesia’s 2026/2027 BRI Super League. The PSSI chairman called Shin to the stage before the press conference and greeted him with a hug.

The exchange drew attention because Shin, now coaching Persija Jakarta, previously served as Indonesia’s national team coach before the federation ended their cooperation. Social media accounts had also fueled suggestions that the two men had a difficult relationship.

Shin used the appearance to praise the progress of Indonesia’s league over the past five years. He also referred directly to Thohir, saying, “I am very happy to meet Mr. Erick Thohir and Mr. Ferry Paulus, the director of I.League, again. I know many people here, so I am happy.”

The embrace and Shin’s comments challenged the speculation surrounding their relationship. The ceremony in Jakarta brought together coaches and managers from the clubs competing in the new BRI Super League season.

I am very happy to meet Mr. Erick Thohir and Mr. Ferry Paulus, the director of I.League, again. I know many people here, so I am happy.

— Shin Tae-yongHe spoke at the BRI Super League launch after embracing PSSI chairman Erick Thohir.
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