The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) has laid out its guidelines on the potential return of football activities, whether professional or amateur football competitions, in anticipation of the easing of the community quarantine guidelines imposed nationwide. As per Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) guidelines, team sports are currently not allowed under the varying levels of the EnhancedRead More
MEN’S NATIONAL TEAM
James Younghusband Announces His Retirement from Football
Philippine Men’s National Team and Ceres-Negros FC midfielder James Younghusband announced his retirement from football today, at age 33. “Time to say goodbye. Thank you for the amazing memories. I have loved playing this game. Thank you to my family, bosses, managers, coaches, team mates, opponents and all my supporters who have been part ofRead More
Syria 1-0 Philippines
Despite an improved performance, the Philippines yielded to Syria by a solitary goal in their return fixture in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 / AFC Asian Cup China 2023 preliminary joint qualifiers round 2 last night at Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Azkals of Goran Milojevic sawRead More
PREVIEW: Syria vs Philippines
The Philippine Men’s National Team face unbeaten Group A leaders Syria once again in the second round of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 / AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Preliminary Joint Qualifiers tonight 19 November at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Following their 2-1 win in MaleRead More
Phil Younghusband Retires
Philip James Younghusband, arguably the most celebrated Filipino footballer in recent times had announced his retirement from football today, at age 32. The forward, who announced his intention to retire, made his debut with the Philippine Under-23 National Team during the 23rd Southeast Asian Games in Bacolod alongside brother James. The following year in theRead More
Maldives 1-2 Philippines
The streak is on for the Philippines in the second round of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 / AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Preliminary Joint Qualifiers Round 2 following their 2-1 win away at Maldives, Thursday evening 14 November 2019, in Male. Making amends from their miscues from the penalty spot in the firstRead More
PREVIEW: Maldives vs Philippines
Coming off the heels of their historic result against China PR in Bacolod last month, the Philippines goes on an away trip in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 / AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2, first against Maldives today, 14 November 2019 at the National Stadium in Male. Sitting inRead More
Philippines MNT Lineup for Maldives and Syria Matches on 14 and 19 November 2019
The Philippine Men’s National Team look to solidify their place in Group A as they continue their campaign in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 / AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2. Currently in third place with one win, one draw, and one loss, the Azkals head to the FIFA InternationalRead More
Stephan Schrock Named in AFF Best XI Award
Philippine Men’s National Team captain Stephan Schrock has been selected by the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) as one of the recipients of the AFF Best XI Award during the AFF Awards 2019 held Friday night, 8 November 2019 in Hanoi, Vietnam. Schrock, who made his debut for the Philippine Men’s National Team in 2011, hasRead More
Philippines 0-0 China PR
In what could be the best result of 2019, the Philippine Men’s National Team put up a impressive defensive stand to draw China PR, 0-0 in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 / AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Preliminary Joint Qualifiers last night at Pana-ad Park and Football Stadium. Goran Milojevic’s side leaned on goalkeeperRead More