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  • There’s A New King of Sepang! Alex Márquez Won Malaysian GP

    Malaysian GP in Sepang circuit has just ended. Alex Márquez from Gresini Bk8 Racing was crowned the winner after a fantastic performance. And yes, he is the new King of Sepang.

    Malaysian GP winner Alex Márquez (instagram.com/alexmarquez73)

    Bagnaia pre-race domination

    After the Australian GP ended last weekend, the MotoGP series moved on to the Sepang circuit in Malaysia. Few riders are ruled out due to injuries, including this year’s champion Marc Márquez and Jorge Martin. This leaves the door open for Alex Márquez, Francesco Bagnaia, and Marco Bezzecchi, who still competing for the final standings.

    In qualifying sessions, it was Francesco Bagnaia who actually dominated. The two-time MotoGP Champion managed to take pole position and also won the sprint sessions. Unfortunately, Bagnaia didn’t have the same good luck in the Sunday race, as he went DNF.

    ”Bagnaia’s failure in Sunday’s race put the number one spot on the podium in jeopardy. I mean, Sepang has always delivers surprises, right?”

    Alex third Grand Prix win

    Alex Marquez, who currently sits second place in the championship standings, grabbed this golden chance to extend his total points. The Gresini BK8 Racing rider finished first with a two-second gap ahead of fellow Spanish-men Pedro Acosta. His victory in Malaysian GP also clinches second place on the championship standings.

    The sweet victory in Malaysian GP was Alex’s third Grand Prix win of the 2025 season. Before that, he managed to win the Spanish GP and the Catalonia GP a few months ago. The 29-year-old rider has delivered his career best in the standings with Gresini Racing since joining the team in 2023.

    Read more: Florian Wirtz Is No Longer ‘Agent 0010’

  • Florian Wirtz Is No Longer ‘Agent 0010’

    In Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League match, Liverpool defeated Eintracht Frankfurt 5-1. Two of the goals were assisted by Florian Wirtz, as he silenced critics after his slow start with the Reds. The ‘Agent 0010’ has now reminding everyone why he’s considered of one of the planet’s brightest talents.

    Wirtz in action against Frankfurt (instagram.com/liverpoolfc)

    Wirtz and the ‘Agent 0010’ banter

    After arriving from Bayer Leverkusen for £116 million, fans naturally have high expectations for Wirtz. Not only because of his brilliant form, but also the huge potential he have while is still only 22 years old. Wirtz managed to score 16 goals and 17 assists last season with Leverkusen.

    However, he has struggled to find his form under Arne Slot. With Arne using a default 4-3-3 formation, Wirtz had to play as a left midfielder. His transition from a number 10 position might be the reason he fail to provide goals or assists.

    ”Even though he is still adjusting, the public has showered him with harsh criticism. Taunts such as “Agent 0010” refer to the fact that he has scored zero goals and assists in ten games. In addition, public also called Florian Wirtz a failed superstar transfer.”

    Additionally, the ‘Agent 0010’ banter seems to be affecting his recent performance. Especially after Liverpool was willing to make him one of the club’s most expensive transfer. Huge instant impact call from the fans is sky rocketing to him at the moment.

    2 assist vs Eintracht Frankfurt

    Before went toe-to-toe with Eintracht Frankfurt, Liverpool just suffered a four consecutive defeats. The Reds even losses to his rival, Manchester United playing at Anfield. Suddenly, players such as Wirtz, Isak, and Salah became the scapegoats.

    However, the German star has recently proven his true quality in UCL match against Frankfurt. Playing in his homeland, Wirtz showed fans the Wirtz we saw last season. He recorded two lovely assists in four minutes, setting up Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai.

    ”Wirtz even almost scored a goal if Mohamed Salah passed him the ball in a open play. However, two assists were enough to silence the ‘Agent 0010’ nickname for Florian Wirtz. Now, he has regain confidence and is ready to help Liverpool compete in the top level again.”

    Read more: Jonatan Christie Wins 2025 Denmark Open

  • Jonatan Christie Wins 2025 Denmark Open

    Indonesian badminton performance this year has fallen far short of expectations. In fact, the team suffered failures in each tournament throughout 2025’s first quarter. However, this time, Indonesia can regain its smile through Jonatan Christie.

    World No. 6 Jonatan Christie (bwfbadminton.com)

    How Christie started the year

    The world number 6 men’s singles player started the year with a sub-par performance at the 2025 Malaysia Open. He was eliminated in the round of 32 after losing to French’s Toma Junior Popov. Christie was defeated in three sets thriller 8-21, 21-14, 24-26.

    In the next tournaments, Christie continued to adjust his true form. He reaching the top three at the 2025 India Open and runner-up at the 2025 Daihatsu Indonesia Masters. Meanwhile, Christie also experienced early exits at the All England, Singapore Open, and Indonesia Open.

    ”In the early stages of 2025, Jonatan Christie arguably had not yet reached his consistent form. Many people also mentioned that his performance was not the same as when he was still on the national team”

    Gained his confidence back

    Jonatan Christie finally silenced his critics by winning the 2025 Korea Open. Competed as the fourth seed, Christie started the tournament well, beating Ng Ka Long Angus and Lee Chia Hao. Both of them finished by the 28-year-old in just two straight sets.

    In the semifinals, he was challenged by his fellow countrymen, Alwi Farhan. He succesfully secured his spot in the finals, defeating Alwi in a nail-biting three-set. Christie made his return to the title match after a disappointing run of results in previous tournaments.

    ”In the final match, Christie defeated Anders Antonsen, who was the top seed in this Korea Open. His victory in this Super 500 event finally helped him restore his confidence.”

    Back-to-back victories

    Korea Open 2025 was the turning point for Christie. After this tournament, he headed for Europe to participate in a series of tournaments held there. Afterward, the 2025 Denmark Open is the next one waiting for the world number 6.

    In this tournament, Christie must compete against real threats such as World Champion Shi Yu Qi and Olympic Champion Viktor Axelsen. Both are top seeds in the Super 750 event that held from October 14-19 at the Jyske Bank Arena.

    Despite not being a favorite, Christie made his way deep into the tournament. He defeated big names such as Kenta Nishimoto, Kodai Naraoka, and Li Shi Feng in quarter finals. Furthermore, Christie was also able to defeat French top seed Alex Lanier on his way to the final.

    Jonatan Christie went toe-to-toe with world champion Shi Yu Qi in the final match. However, the 28-year-old managed to overcome him to become the 2025 Denmark Open champion. His impressive stamina able to defeat Shi Yu Qi in three sets.

    ”This victory is Christie’s second consecutive win after the 2025 Korea Open. Now, the Indonesian world number 6 is at the peak of his performance and mentality again, as everyone had missed.”

    Read more: Rise of Indonesian Tennis Prodigy Janice Tjen

  • Rise of Indonesian Tennis Prodigy Janice Tjen

    Despite not being a dominant sport in Indonesia, tennis has always produced talented players. From Yayuk Basuki, Angelique Widjaja, to Christopher Rungkat, Indonesia holds fond memories in the sport. Now, the future of Indonesian tennis is in the hands of Janice Tjen.

    Indonesian tennis prodigy Janice Tjen (wtatennis.com)

    Started pro at age of 16

    Janice started her professional career as a women’s tennis player in 2018. She was only a 16-year-old at the time. Actually, Janice turned pro after being offered by a friend.

    Janice then became interested and began her professional tennis pursuits in a very young age. Later, in 2022, Janice was ranked 960th in the world, according to the WTA. In the same year, she was also selected to represent Indonesia at the 2022 Asian Games.

    ”Competing in the doubles event, she managed to win a bronze medal in her first charm. Together with Aldila Sutjiadi, Janice successfully made the Red and White flag fly high in Asia.”

    Matter of fact, it’s just the beginning of the right-handed prodigy.

    Breaking into world’s top 100

    Janice career grew further, such as won her first of 7 ITF singles and 2 ITF doubles titles. After achieving impressive results, she ranked 412th in 2024 and went 130th in early this year. Afterward, Janice competed in WTA Sao Paulo 2025 tournament and making it to the finals.

    This year, Janice achieved her highest ranking ever and made it into the top 100. Currently, the 23-year-old rising star is ranked 98th in the world. Her name now stands alongside the legendary Yayuk Basuki and Angelica Widjaja, who were once ranked in singles top 100.

    Today, Janice officially became the WTA 125 Jinan champion. She overcame a three-set thriller against Anna Bondar with a score of 6-4, 4-6, 6-4. She also went historic for Indonesia with competing in Grand Slam tournament after two decade long-wait.

    At just 23 years old, Janice Tjen has accomplished tremendous milestones. Seems like sky is only the limit for the nation’s next superstar.

    Keep up the hard work, Janice!

    Read more: Patrick Kluivert Dismissed as Indonesia’s Head Coach

  • Patrick Kluivert Dismissed as Indonesia’s Head Coach

    After almost a year, the Dutch coach is officially no longer in charge of the national team. Through official PSSI statement, both parties agreed to end their partnership. Is this the perfect ending?

    Patrick Kluivert (pssi.org)

    Departs with a lackluster reputation

    Shocking news for Indonesian football came today. Not long after failing to advance to round 5 disappointment, PSSI delivered another breaking report. Patrick Kluivert, Indonesia’s National Team Head Coach, has officially ended his journey with the Garuda since his first arrival in January 2025.

    ‘‘The termination of this partnership was carried out based on mutual agreement between both parties, taking into consideration internal dynamics and the strategic direction of the national team going forward,” said PSSI on its official statement.”

    In fact, Kluivert’s contract is still valid until 2027, with an option to extend for another two years. However, he only managed the national team for eight matches. This sudden decision is said to be the result of the Indonesian national team’s failure to advance to the next round.

    The departure of the 49-year-old coach is also very depressing, as he failed to meet expectations. He holds the hope of keeping Indonesia’s dream alive of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Three wins, one draw, and four losses were achieved by Patrick out of eight total games.

    Waiting for Patrick Kluivert’s successor

    After Kluivert sudden exit, fans began to speculate on his replacement. Many comments suggest that PSSI should select a proper coach who understands the characteristics of Indonesian football. Therefore, the Garuda still has future goals, such as perform well at the 2027 Asian Cup.

    The two most heavily rumored names on the internet are Jesus Casas, former Iraq coach, and Shin Tae-Yong, which was Kluivert’s predecessor. Both names are actually well known due to their familiarity with Asian football culture. Other figures such as Giovanni van Bronckhorst, who has Indonesian heritage, were also brought up.

    ”The Patrick Kluivert era has officially come to an end. Do you think the ending was tragic, or did the public just put too much hope in him?”

    Read more: Indonesia Has To Say Goodbye To World Cup 2026, Who’s To Blame?

  • Milwaukee Bucks Sign Alex Antetokounmpo on a Two-Way Deal

    After reuniting with Thanasis, the Bucks brought in another member of the Antetokounmpo brothers. The youngest brother, Alex Antetokounmpo, joined the team. The 24-year-old will join his older siblings, Giannis and Thanasis in the 2025-2026 season.

    Alex, Giannis, and Thanasis Antetokounmpo (instagram.com/alex_ante29)

    Joining Giannis and Thanasis

    Alex’s arrival was announced on social media via ESPN ‘s Shams Charania’s page. Shams said that Alex Antetokounmpo signed a two-way contract with the Bucks. He fills the spot left open by Jamaree Bouyea, who was waived by the Bucks.

    Alex decided to pursue a career in Europe after went undrafted in 2021. Before joining Cream City, Alex played for European clubs, such as PAOK, Podgorica and Aris. However, during his last stint with Aris, he only appeared in two official matches.

    He then returned to the United States to join the G League team, Wisconsin Herd. This team is actually affiliated with the Milwaukee Bucks. The 6-foot-8 small forward was also part of the team from 2022 to 2024.

    ”The arrival of Alex made Giannis, Thanasis, and Alex the first three brothers in NBA history to play on the same team.”

    Bucks effort to keep Giannis?

    Milwaukee Bucks signed both Thanasis and Alex to be ready for the upcoming season. But, their arrival is seen as the Bucks’ huge effort to keep Giannis. Hence, there are many rumors that the two-time NBA MVP will leave the organization.

    The poor results over the past few seasons making the speculation even more serious . Shams even mentioned that Giannis has chosen New York Knicks as his destination if he ever leaves. Well, on the other hand, Giannis has never openly addressed the particular rumor.

    The two-time NBA MVP only mentioned that he is confident in his teammate this season. However, no one knows what will happen in the next 6-7 months, he said. This puts his future with the team he has played for since 2013 in a major doubt.

    ”Would you like to see Giannis play for another team or stay with the Bucks?”

    Read more: Indonesia Has To Say Goodbye To World Cup 2026, Who’s To Blame?

  • Indonesia Has To Say Goodbye To World Cup 2026, Who’s To Blame?

    Indonesia’s dream of competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico has officially ended. The Garuda was defeated by Iraq with a 1-0 result through Zidane Iqbal’s only goal in the 76th minute. Let’s reflect on Garuda’s recent hard-fought journey below.

    Indonesia National Team (pssi.org)

    Crushed in Round 4, Is This Expected?

    The Indonesian national team began their campaign in a group with Saudi Arabia and Iraq. Indonesia’s main target was to at least secure second spot if they couldn’t win the group. Many believed that Indonesia could at least win or steal points from Saudi Arabia, who they had beaten 2-0 in Jakarta a while before.

    If the plan successful, Indonesia’s chances of qualifying directly for the World Cup or advancing to Round 5 are wide open.

    ”As a serious commitment, PSSI added another naturalized player, Mauro Zijlstra and Miliano Jonathans. The arrival of both of them is expected to have an instant impact, bringing Garuda closer to the dream.”

    Unfortunately, Indonesia suffered a harsh 2-3 defeat in their first match against Saudi Arabia. What’s make people disappointed was the Garuda’s performance are below their best. Players such as Marc Klok, Beckham Putra, and Yakob Sayuri were openly criticized.

    Furthermore, the coach’s decision regarding player composition raised big questions. As Yakob Sayuri, who originally played right wing, was placed at right back. This resulted in several Saudi Arabia goals coming from Yakob’s side.

    In a do-or-die match against Iraq, Indonesia actually took control of the game and created several chances. Nevertheless, Indonesia suffered a 1-0 defeat due to Zidane Iqbal’s lone goal in the 76th minute. Kudos to all the players and staff for their efforts in making it this far.

    Patrick Kluivert’s Future Remains Uncertain

    After failing to take the national team further, Patrick Kluivert’s position as coach is once again being questioned. This is especially brought after his predecessor, Shin Tae-Yong, was surprisingly fired after maintain the team staying on track. Now, the public considers it unfair if Patrick is not fired after having unfavorable results.

    However, Patrick said that the Indonesian team played better in the match, but unfortunately the outcome did not seem to reflect the same thing. On the other hand, some point the finger more at Erick Thohir, PSSI Chairman, and the Federation for making major changes midway through the process.

    ”The internet was buzzing with the hashtag #KluivertOut as the fans could only compare it to the shining days of Shin Tae-Yong’s era.”