Philippine Azkals captain Stephan Schrock (MB File Photo) By NIKOLE JAVIER Stephan Schrock will be playing his final game with the Philippine Azkals against Indonesia on Monday, Jan 2. The national team captain is stepping down from international play after 11 years of commitment to the...
Sandro Reyes (right) celebrates after scoring against Brunei last Dec. 23. (Ali Vicoy) By NIKOLE JAVIER The Philippine Azkals will shoot for a graceful exit when it takes on Indonesia to wrap up its AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022 campaign at the Rizal Memorial Stadium on Monday, Jan. 2. Game...
PARIS (AFP) — Kylian Mbappe said he will never get over the disappointment of losing the World Cup final after the France star scored the winner on his return to action for Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday, Dec. 28. Paris Saint-Germain's French forward Kylian Mbappe reacts after missing a...
By NIKOLE JAVIER The Philippine Azkals couldn’t follow through its convincing win over Brunei after suffering a 4-0 loss at the hands of defending champion Thailand in the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022 on Monday, Dec. 26, at the Thammasat Stadium. The Azkals found their semifinal...
The Philippine Azkals hope to pull the rug from under Thailand when they take on the defending champion on the road in the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022 at the Thammasat Stadium on Monday, Dec. 26. The Philippine Azkals huddle after their breakthrough win over Brunei. (Photo from Philippine...
Barangay Ginebra bears the weight of a nation on its shoulders as Bay Area tries to conquer a territory beyond its borders. And even if the challenge might be daunting for the royal Kings, the final pride, the last hope, look to keep the fire burning and somehow, in some way, clip the mighty...
Bay Area head coach Brian Goorjian remained wary of Ginebra import Justin Brownlee ahead of their best-of-seven Finals affair which will fire off on Christmas Day on Sunday, Dec. 25, at Mall of Asia Arena. Bay Area head coach Brian Goorjian (PBA Images) Goorjian revealed that he actually got a...
The Philippine Azkals absorbed a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Cambodia to start their campaign in the Asean Football Federation (AFF) Mitsubishi Electric Cup on a wrong foot on Tuesday, Dec 20, at the Morodok Techno National Stadium in Phnom Penh. Azkals goalkeeper Kevin Ray Hansen secures the ball...
Watch parties stayed until the wee hours to witness what is probably the biggest sports spectacle – the FIFA World Cup. The final contest turned out to be a classic duel between two of the best players, Lionel Messi of Argentina and Kylian Mbappe of France. The contest lasted for 120 minutes, as...
DOHA (AFP) — For his legions of admirers, the debate about Lionel Messi's right to be regarded as the greatest footballer in history is officially over. Argentina's forward Lionel Messi (center) lifts the FIFA World Cup Trophy as he celebrates with Argentina's forward Lautaro Martinez and...
Looks like the football GOAT (greatest of all time) debate is already over for Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos. Lionel Messi (left) and Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos (Facebook, MANILA BULLETIN) Marcos posted a photo of Argentinian football superstar Lionel Messi before...
DOHA (AFP) — Lionel Messi crowned his glittering career with victory in the World Cup on Sunday, Dec. 18, as Argentina beat France on penalties in a final for the ages, triumphing 4-2 after Kylian Mbappe's hat-trick ensured the game ended level following extra time. Argentina's captain and...
