The new Azkals’ coach and the virtue cycle
Before this week ends, the Philippine Azkals will have a coach that will lead the young team against Vietnam in ...
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Brazil grinds to halt as World Cup party starts
Rio de Janeiro—In yellow-and-green bikinis, Neymar jerseys and sparkling tops straight out of carnival, Brazilians dropped everything Thursday to watch ...
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Saudi Arabia stun Messi’s Argentina at World Cup
By Barnaby Chesterman Saudi Arabia stunned Lionel Messi's Argentina on Tuesday, beating the two-time winners 2-1 in one of the ...
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Empty seats tell story as World Cup party falls flat
Al Khor, Qatar—Thousands of empty seats told the sad story as Qatar’s long-awaited World Cup debut ended in a bad ...
Read morePH Azkals’ shortlist for new head coach down to 2 names
Aside from the names of those who will be called for the national training pool, one of the bigger concerns ...
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Heathrow Airport strike set to hit England football fans
England football fans flying to the World Cup in Qatar face delays and cancellations after staff at Heathrow Airport on ...
Read moreNot because they are silent, there is nothing going on
In most football fora that I’ve seen lately, there were so many negative comments about the Philippine Azkals. The apparent ...
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LGBT football fans fight for safe space in Brazil stadiums
Wearing a rainbow T-shirt and earrings, Ona Ruda struts confidently through the Arena Fonte Nova football stadium, home to his ...
Read moreAng tunay na mga fans: Giving credit where it is due
During the height of the pandemic, Filipino football fans based in several countries all over the world connected online to ...
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Neymar trial opens in Barcelona ahead of World Cup
By Rosa Sulleiro With the World Cup barely a month away, Brazilian superstar Neymar went on trial in Spain Monday ...
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