# Former Indonesia Coach Shin Tae-yong Meets Federation Chief Erick Thohir

Shin Tae-yong met Erick Thohir at the BRI Super League 2026/2027 kick-off, expressing happiness despite their past dismissal.

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Shin Tae-yong met Erick Thohir at the BRI Super League 2026/2027 kick-off ceremony in Jakarta on September 1, 2026. [^1]

Erick Thohir, Chairman of the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI), stated on September 1, 2026, that the quality of football league organization in Indonesia is improving year over year. [^2]

Shin Tae-yong previously led the Indonesian national team and youth squads (U-19, U-20, U-23) from early 2020 until his departure on January 6, 2025. [^3]

Shin Tae-yong told media in Jakarta that there is no specific tension between him and Erick Thohir, despite communication having been cut off since he left the national team. [^4]

This meeting marked the first time Shin Tae-yong and Erick Thohir had met face-to-face since Shin was officially dismissed as the head coach of the Indonesian national team in January 2025. [^5]

Erick Thohir argued that clubs must remain financially healthy through commercialization because it is impossible to build a league if the clubs are not healthy. [^6]

Erick Thohir noted that the BRI Super League has become part of the domestic sports industry and has a positive impact on the national economy. [^7]

Erick Thohir said that the improvement in league quality is due to good cooperation among stakeholders, including organizations, organizers, sponsors, clubs, broadcasters, and fans. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. Shin Tae-yong met Erick Thohir at the BRI Super League 2026/2027 kick-off ceremony in Jakarta on September 1, 2026. (Media Indonesia, News)
2. Erick Thohir, Chairman of the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI), stated on September 1, 2026, that the quality of football league organization in Indonesia is improving year over year. (Republika Online, News)
3. Shin Tae-yong previously led the Indonesian national team and youth squads (U-19, U-20, U-23) from early 2020 until his departure on January 6, 2025. (Media Indonesia, News)
4. Shin Tae-yong told media in Jakarta that there is no specific tension between him and Erick Thohir, despite communication having been cut off since he left the national team. (Media Indonesia, News)
5. This meeting marked the first time Shin Tae-yong and Erick Thohir had met face-to-face since Shin was officially dismissed as the head coach of the Indonesian national team in January 2025. (Media Indonesia, News)
6. Erick Thohir argued that clubs must remain financially healthy through commercialization because it is impossible to build a league if the clubs are not healthy. (Republika Online, News)
7. Erick Thohir noted that the BRI Super League has become part of the domestic sports industry and has a positive impact on the national economy. (Republika Online, News)
8. Erick Thohir said that the improvement in league quality is due to good cooperation among stakeholders, including organizations, organizers, sponsors, clubs, broadcasters, and fans. (Republika Online, News)

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