Rumors of Shin Tae-yong receiving a '10-year ban' confirmed by Indonesian media: "It is indeed a 1-year ban, applicable only within South Korea"

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Shin Tae-yong (56), who was dismissed just 65 days after taking charge as the head coach of K League 1's Ulsan HD amid conflicts with players, has reportedly received a one-year suspension from the Korea Football Association. While rumors of a 10-year ban had circulated in Indonesia, local media are reporting based on official club statements.

Indonesian media outlet OKJ reported on the 27th (Korean time) that "the rumor that the Korea Football Association imposed a 10-year suspension on head coach Shin Tae-yong is false." The outlet added, "After confirming with the Korea Football Association regarding disciplinary actions against Coach Shin, the Persija Jakarta club announced that the suspension period is one year, not ten years."

The media further stated, "Following verification and confirmation, the club clarified that head coach Shin Tae-yong's suspension period is one year and that this sanction applies only within South Korea. Therefore, Shin Tae-yong's disciplinary action will not affect his activities outside of South Korea and has no impact on his coaching duties at Persija."

Earlier that day, the Persija club issued an official statement saying, "We conducted direct cross-verification regarding the Korea Football Association's disciplinary action against head coach Shin Tae-yong. The Korea Football Association imposed a one-year suspension on Coach Shin, and this sanction applies only in South Korea." The club further stated, "While we respect the Korea Football Association's disciplinary decision, we will continue to offer unwavering trust and full support to enable head coach Shin Tae-yong to build the team to the best of his ability."

Previously, head coach Shin Tae-yong took charge in August last year but faced rumors of discord with players, which escalated into allegations of player assault. Coach Shin claimed in media interviews that some veteran players had committed insubordination, while players responded with mocking ceremonies and interviews targeting the coach, deepening the rift. Later, a video surfaced showing Coach Shin striking Jung Seung-hyun's cheek forcefully at a formal meeting between families.

Subsequently, the Korea Football Association launched an investigation into the assault controversy surrounding head coach Shin Tae-yong and finalized the disciplinary action after approximately eight months. Severe penalties include bans from participation, suspensions of up to 10 years, or lifetime bans. However, the Korea Football Association initially declined to disclose specific details such as the suspension period for Coach Shin, citing privacy concerns.

Nevertheless, the club directly affiliated with him, Persija Jakarta, officially announced the level of disciplinary action against head coach Shin Tae-yong via a formal statement. After the disciplinary decision was finalized, Coach Shin told Channel A in an interview that "there are many unjust aspects and I wish to reveal the truth, but my students could get hurt and the domestic atmosphere is not favorable. I will endure it myself," while also stating regarding the possibility of filing for a retrial that he is "deeply considering it." Head coach Shin Tae-yong, who led InDo Ne-si-a (CEO) to success, returned to Indonesian football by taking charge of Persija in June.

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