Stephan Schrock and Misagh Bahadoran are optimistic that football 7-a-side would gain popularity in the country the way the 11-a-side did during their time with the Philippine Azkals in the 2000s. The revived Philippine Azkals finished second in the recent Asia 7s Championship held in Malaysia....
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- The legacy of the Philippine Azkals continues after the team’s impressive showing in the Asia 7s Championship that concluded over the weekend here. Pitted against Japan, one of the most experienced teams in this 7-a-side football tournament, the Azkals showed their...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- For a team that has only played for the first time as a unit in this tournament, the Azkals have come a long way as they booked a finals berth in the Asia 7s Championship Saturday night, Oct. 12, at the EV Arena Elmina here. The Azkals are one win away from winning the...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- The fire continues to sizzle for the Philippine Azkals after pummeling Vietnam, 10-3, to advance to the semifinals of the Asia 7s Championship at the EV Arena Elmina here on Friday night, Oct. 11. Azkals members Misagh Bahadoran, left, and Stephan Schrock, right. (File...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- The Philippine Azkals took the international stage by storm -- albeit, in the football 7-a-side tournament -- after winning their first two games in the Asia 7s Championship at the EV Arena in Elmina, Shah Alam here on Thursday, Oct. 10. Stephan Schrock (third from right)...
The Azkals are making a return trip to the international stage, this time in a different form, when they compete in the Asia 7’s Championship at the EV Arena in Elmina, Shah Alam in Malaysia starting Thursday, Oct. 10. Stephan Schrock banners the Azkals competing in the seven-a-side football...
As the Philippine Azkals prepare for the Asia 7's Championships, set from October 9 to 12 at the EV Arena Elmina in Kuala Lumpur, they were honored by one of their most steadfast supporters, Bounty and Chooks-to-Go on Friday, Sept. 6, at the Inoza Tower in Bonifacio Global City. From left to right:...
In the vibrant heart of the city, finding a place where living, working, and playing come together might seem like a challenge. Imagine a spot where you can unwind and connect with the community. That place is now a reality: Bounce at Parqal, the new outdoor sports hub in Aseana City, has just...
Sven-Goran Eriksson, the Swedish soccer manager who spent five years as England’s first ever foreign-born coach after making his name winning trophies at club level in Italy, Portugal and Sweden, died Monday, Aug. 26. He was 76. FILE - Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson waves to the crowd...
Dan Palami has stepped down from his role as the team manager of the Philippine Azkals, he announced on Tuesday, Jan. 9. The 53-year-old has set his sights on new endeavors as he leaves behind a 15-year commitment to the men’s national football team. “After talking to, of course, family...
The Philippine Azkals' fate continued to be in balance as it settled for a draw against visiting Indonesia, 1-1, in the second round of the 2023 FIFA World Cup AFC qualifying tournament on Tuesday night, Nov. 21, at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. Patrick Reichelt tries to score against the...
Azkals head coach Michael Weiss was satisfied with the squad for giving its all before the 10,378 crowd despite losing to the visiting Vietnam side in the second round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup AFC qualification tournament on Thursday night, Nov. 16, at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. Stephan...