Framing Analysis of PSSI Image After Shin Tae-yong's Dismissal in Kompas.com and Bolasport.com Media

Abstract

PSSI officially announced the dismissal of Shin Tae-yong as Head Coach of the Indonesian National Team on January 6, 2025. PSSI conveyed the decision and reasons for this dismissal at a Press Conference. This decision immediately became a topic of discussion among various parties and received attention from various media, both local and foreign, including Kompas.com and Bolasport.com. The media framed events by selectively selecting aspects to make them appear more prominent than other aspects. The news used was taken in the period January 2025. The method used was Zhongdang Pan & Kosicki's framing analysis. The type of research is descriptive qualitative. The results of the study show that Kompas.com and Bolasport.com both wrote complete information about PSSI's reasons and decisions in dismissing him, including the reactions and responses given by various parties, especially Shin Tae-yong. Through their reporting, both media show the image of PSSI formed with its systematic thinking and responsible attitude, but with decisions that divide the public with pros and cons. Kompas.com which completely conveys PSSI's thinking, steps to resolve and responses with pragmatic style. Bolasport.com emphasizes more detailed aspects in the statements that sharpen the news about this incident.