By NIKOLE JAVIER The groundwork and timetable are both set for the Philippine women’s national football team as it tackles a busy year ahead. Riding the momentum of their historic rise, the Filipinas will kick off the year with European action in the 2023 Pinatar Cup in Spain as they...
Gilas Pilipinas is set to return to its regular once-a-week Monday practices as it gears up for the final window of the FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers against Lebanon and Jordan on Feb. 25 and 28 respectively. Gilas Pilipinas is expected to return to once-a-week practice in preparation for the...
The agricultural region of Pampas in Argentina is not only home to world-renowned beef and corn, but it is where some of Argentina's famous football champions started their journeys. From the Argentina football team's coach to the top striker, several players in the country's winning roster...
American basketball player Justin Brownlee’s naturalization to Philippine citizenship passes at the Committee on Justice and Human Rights level after less than two hours of deliberations on his qualifications Monday, November 21, 2022. Brownlee, wearing a Barong Tagalog, answered queries from...
PARIS (AFP) — FIFA on Friday, Jan. 13, announced it had opened disciplinary proceedings against Argentina for "offensive behaviour" during their World Cup final triumph over France last month. Aston Villa's Argentinian goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez warms up ahead of the English Premier League...
The Philippine women's national football team By NIKOLE JAVIER The Philippine women’s national football team is looking to make it past the first round of the 2024 Paris Olympics Qualifiers. The 53rd-ranked in the world team was drawn into Group E with Hong Kong (No. 77), Tajikistan (No....
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...
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...
DOHA (AFP) — Thirty-seven club trophies, seven Ballon D'Or awards and six European Golden Boots. Argentina's forward Lionel Messi celebrates after defeating Croatia 3-0 in the Qatar 2022 World Cup football semifinal match between Argentina and Croatia at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of...
