February 2012
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Tower of power
Neil Etheridge of the Azkals hopes to help drive the success of the Philippines national team
By Ares P. Gutierrez, Copy Editor, gulfnews.com
Neil Etheridge wasted no time as he immediately limbered up and joined his teammates for a quick kickabout after lacing up to join the final training camp practice a day before the Philippine national football squad faced the Australia U-23 Olyroos at the...
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How the active Younghusbands find energy for...
By ANNIE S. ALEJO, Manila Bulletin
MANILA, Philippines – If they could, the Younghusband brothers try to get an average of seven or eight hours of sleep. “But mostly when we have training early in the morning and we [only] get five or six,” Phil says.
Carrying the country’s name on their shoulders when they play with the Azkals can be a daunting thing; and it does demand a lot from them...
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Azkals may miss Chieffy, Gier for Malaysian game
By Olmin Leyba, The Philippine Star
MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine Azkals might opt to rest injured veterans Chieffy Caligdong and Rob Gier for their Fifa international friendly with reigning AFF Suzuki Cup champions Malaysia on Wednesday at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium.
Ilonggo left winger Caligdong is nursing an LCL (lateral collateral ligament), an MCL (medial collateral...
speakupdenise asked: Is Anton Del Rosario is still an Azkals? Rumors said that Anton isn't an Azkals player anymore :(
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Etheridge to play in Azkals match vs Malaysia
by Edward Lao, ABS-CBN Europe News Bureau
LONDON - The Philippine Azkals’ first choice goalkeeper Neil Etheridge has confirmed he will be playing in the national team’s friendly match against Malaysia on February 29.
The match, taking place at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila, is the final tune-up game for the Azkals ahead of this year’s AFC Challenge Cup in Nepal.
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Significance of Azkals' friendly vs Malaysia
by Rex Raymond Torrecampo Pinoyfootball.com
There is no truth whatsoever to the notion that success in football only became possible in this country because of the arrival of the foreign-born and bred players. The Caucasian genes, admittedly, now give our team a decided advantage in the physique department; not to mention iconic good looks, enough at any rate to persuade the non-fans – females, in...
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Announcement: Philippine squad for Malaysia... →
Anonymous asked: hi admin, any news for the next game in rizal stadium? thanks!
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Uzbeks too much for toothless Azkals
by Cedelf P. Tupas
Philippine Daily Inquirer
MANILA, Philippines—Toothless on attack and a step slower on defense, the Philippine Azkals absorbed a 0-3 loss to Uzbekistan’s Olympic side Saturday night in an exhibition match kicking off their Middle East Tour at the Al Nasr Sports Club in Dubai.
Missing several key players who were either injured or unavailable, the Azkals’ weak points were...
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Birthday Blog for Neil Etheridge →
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GOING OUT: PINOY COMMUNITY READY FOR AZKALS UAE...
www.sport360.com
The UAE’s Filipino community will be out in force as their Azkals national football team play two games in Dubai this month.
Tickets go on sale today for the fixtures, which see the Filipino national team play Uzbekistan Under 23s on February 11, before they play the Australian Under 23 team on February 16 at Al Maktoum Stadium, Al Nasr Sports Club. Both matches kick off at...
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James Younghusband reveals he's single again
ABS-CBNnews.com
MANILA, Philippines – Philippine Azkals heartthrob James Younghusband has admitted that he and long-time girlfriend Fiona Faulkner have already called it quits.
Younghusband, however, refused to give details about their break-up.
“I’m just focused on football and work and try to promote [the sport] and country [together] with my friends,” he told Push.com.ph.
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Loyola Meralco Sparks to appeal PFF ban on Matthew...
by Renz Ongkiko
News5
The Loyola Meralco Sparks will appeal the indefinite suspension that the Philippine Football Federation meted out against midfielder Matthew Hartmann.
The Sparks’ Vice Chairman Randy Roxas said that they have already sent a letter to the PFF stating their intent to appeal the case. According to Roxas, the team wants an explanation from the PFF Disciplinary Committee...
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Injured Chieffy Caligdong could miss Dubai stint,...
by Cedelf P. Tupas
Philippine Daily Inquirer
MANILA, Philippines—A cloud of uncertainty hangs over Philippine Azkals co-skipper Chieffy Caligdong’s availability for the team’s training camp in Dubai next month and possibly, the AFC Challenge Cup in Nepal in March.
The initial prognosis on the fleet-footed winger’s injury he sustained last Saturday in a United Football League game against Army...
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Let's all wish Mrs. Susan Younghusband a happy...
And pray that her soul finds peace in the arms of our Creator. :)
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Former U-23 Azkal captain Matt Hartmann suspended...
by Adrian Dy
GMA News Online
Former Under-23 Philippine Men’s National Football team captain Matthew Hartmann has been declared ineligible to join any incarnation of the Philippine team and has received a ban preventing him from being fielded by local clubs or organizations for an indefinite period of time, according to the Philippine Football Federation.
Hartmann was recently sent a...
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mhiles21cpa asked: i know it's too much to ask but, do u have any idea what caused their break up (james & fi) . ? me and my friend had this feeling even before rumors came out.. and so we're right..
Anonymous asked: is Anton Del Rosario already taken? if yes, by who?
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Video: Highlights of Azkals vs Icheon game →
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P2M raised from Azkals-Icheon charity match
by Virgil Lopez Sun Star Manila
Saturday, January 21, 2012
MANILA — Organizers of the charity match between the visiting Icheon Citizens FC from South Korea and the Philippine football team Azkals estimated the proceeds at P2 million.
Charlie Williams, founder of Chicago-based firm event organizer Dragon Promotions, said financial targets can still be achieved even as crowd drawers Phil...
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Korean club nips Azkals United in penalty...
by Alder Almo The Philippine Star
MANILA, Philippines – South Korea’s third division champion Icheon Citizen proved to be steadier in a penalty shootout as it escaped with a 4-2 win against against the Azkals United in the Kia Rio Cup charity match tonight at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium.
Two weeks after losing to Spanish third division club CF Internacional de Madrid, 1-3, the Azkals...
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Younghusbands to miss charity match vs Koreans
by Virgil Lopez Sun Star
Saturday, January 21, 2012
MANILA—Azkals striker Phil Younghusband and brother James will not be seeing action for the men’s national football team on Saturday against the visiting Icheon Citizens FC from South Korea due to prior commitment.
The Younghusbands, stars of United Football League (UFL) team Loyola Meralco Sparks, are in the thick of preparations for their...
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Here's the lineup for Azkals United:Line up for...
via Soccer Central Philippines
Anonymous asked: hi si james younghusband ba si dimitri oldwife sa fb account ba nya yun thanks break na ba talaga sila ni fiona faulker
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Undermanned Azkals battle Icheon FC
by Olmin Leyba The Philippine Star
MANILA, Philippines - A short-handed Azkals United side gets tested by a visiting Icheon Citizen FC club, the reigning champions of the third division in the South Korean football league system, in the KIA Rio Cup charity match tonight at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium.
Several of the top guns will be missing due to club commitments, like Loyola Meralco’s...
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Korean football squad arrives for Azkals friendly
abs-cbnNEWS.com
MANILA, Philippines – The visiting Icheon Citizen Footbbal Club arrived in Manila late Thursday night for their exhibition match against the Azkals United.
The match will take place on Saturday at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium.
Icheon coach Lee Hyun Chang said he expects…READ MORE
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speakupdenise asked: How old is Joshua Beloya? :D
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my birthday blog for Kuya MarkyHartmann →
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AU: Happy birthday Azkal Mark Hartmann!
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Azkals to play with Korean team for ‘Sendong’...
by Virgil Lopez Sun Star Manila
Friday, January 13, 2012
FOLLOWING a successful exhibition match with a third-tier Spanish club last week, the Azkals are expected to have their hands full for another fund-raising game for the victims of Tropical Storm Sendong (international name: Washi) on January 21.
Taking on the Azkals at the 13,000-seater Rizal Memorial Stadium is Korea’s Icheon Citizens,...
Anonymous asked: NAGBREAK NA ATA SILA JAMES AT FIONA! YESSSSS :-P
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FT: Air Force 0 - 10 CF Madrid
Anonymous asked: is fi0na and james still 2gdr? they seem n0t to greet each 0ther on twtr anymor. imiss their sweetness...jafi 4ever =)
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HT: Air Force 0 - 8 CF Madrid
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Training camp set for Azkals in Dubai
by Cedelf P. Tupas
Philippine Daily Inquirer
MANILA, Philippines—Looking to get the best possible preparation for the AFC Challenge Cup, the Philippine Azkals will undergo a 12-day training camp highlighted by four matches against topnotch clubs in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The camp will run from Feb. 5 to 17 and Azkals coach Michael Weiss hopes majority of the players based overseas will...
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speakupdenise asked: I wish I could submit my photo with Coach Weiss last Jan. 7, but I don't know how :) Can you guys help me? :)