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FIBA lists Dickel, Arespacochaga, Trunic to coach Gilas’ ACQ
Mark Dickel, Sandy Arespacochaga and Nenad Trunic are listed as part of the Gilas coaching staff for the FIBA Asia Cup 2021 Qualifiers

Taiwanese siblings complete 2019 Mayon Triathlon sweep
Despite juggling their studies and sport, the Changs dominate the men and women’s divisions of the swim-bike-run event

Ali's 'golden touch' floors Japan as Qatar lifts Asian Cup
Record-breaker Almoez Ali slots in a brilliant early goal as Qatar deals Japan its first loss in an Asian Cup final

Nothing but praise for the Azkals
Even though the Philippine Azkals lost all 3 matches, they can hold their heads up high

Azkals bow out of maiden Asian Cup tourney
Vitalig Lux's hat-trick sends the Azkals crashing out of the 2019 Asian Cup as Stephan Schrock scores a historic goal

LIVE UPDATES: Philippines vs Kyrgyzstan – Asian Cup 2019
The Philippine Azkals face a must-win situation against Kyrgyzstan as they vie to advance to the next round
Azkals to take every chance in Asian Cup must-win situation
The Philippine men's football team needs a big win against Kyrgyzstan to get out of the group stage

Azkals stumble to China: Lessons to be learned
The Philippines is no match for Marcelo Lippi's China. Is there hope against Kyrgyzstan?

Azkals coach Sven cancels dinner as China punishes PH
'We paid a heavy price but we are not home yet. We still have hope – but small hope, probably,' says coach Sven-Goran Eriksson as his Azkals bow to China

Azkals fall to China as Wu Lei scores brace
The Philippine Azkals absorb their second straight loss in the 2019 Asian Cup

Azkals not banking on familiarity against China
Sven-Göran Eriksson may be all too familiar with Chinese football, but the Azkals coach says it’s just a 'little advantage'

Sven's 'street dogs' put Philippines on Asian Cup map
'I like the people, I like the players. We are more like a team today than we were a month ago,' says Azkals coach Sven-Goran Eriksson

HIGHLIGHTS: Philippines vs China – Asian Cup 2019
The Philippine Azkals look to continue their surprising Asian Cup run against China

China faces attacking crisis ahead of Asian Cup match vs Azkals
Coach Marcello Lippi says China is 'not certain' if injured star Wu Lei will suit up against the Philippines

Phil Younghusband hopes to play bigger role in Asian Cup
'It’s disappointing to have not had played a bigger role but there’s still games to go so hopefully I’ll get more game time then,' says Phil Younghusband

Captain Yoshida wants Japan to fight Asian Cup pressure
'But unlike the World Cup the expectation on Japan is different at an Asian Cup – where we are expected to win,' says Maya Yoshida

Azkals postgame thoughts: Pinoy grit keeps hope alive
Here's a breakdown of the Azkals' surprising 1-0 loss to Asian powerhouse South Korea

Quieroz slams critics after Iran's 5-0 Asian Cup romp
Former Iran coach Branko Ivankovic's praises for Iraq does not sit well with Carlos Quieroz

Azkals, more underdogs trouble Asian football giants
The Philippine men's football team impresses in its tournament debut as other minnows pull off shockers in the 2019 Asian Cup

Azkals bow to mighty Korea in Asian Cup opener
Despite the loss, the Philippine Azkals surpass expectations by holding the Asian powerhouse to a scoreless first half

Azkals plot surprise over South Korea in Asian Cup opener
'It would be a tough game for us, but we have been in football for very long and there are surprises everywhere,' says Stephan Schrock

HIGHLIGHTS: Philippines vs South Korea – Asian Cup 2019
The Philippine Azkals open their 2019 AFC Asian Cup campaign against powerhouse South Korea on January 7 in Dubai

Azkals look to 'get out' of 2019 Asian Cup group stage
The Philippine men's football team targets a 'realistic goal' to at least finish as one of the 4 best third-placers to advance to the next round

5 players to watch at the Asian Cup
As the Philippine Azkals try to do without Premier League player Neil Etheridge, the rest of the field bring out their big guns

No Etheridge in Azkals lineup for Asian Cup
The Philippines will make its first appearance in the quadrennial meet's history
Injured Huddersfield star Mooy ruled out of Asian Cup
Aaron Mooy gets a second opinion that confirmed his knee injury

Falkesgaard, Mendoza to step up for Etheridge in 2019 Asian Cup
Michael Falkesgaard and Fil-Danish Kevin Ray Mendoza are next in line if Cardiff City's main keeper decides to suit up for the opening game only

Socceroos include injured Mooy in Asian Cup title defense
Midfielder Aaron Mooy desperately wants to play with the Australia national football team in the 2019 Asian Cup

Japanese dominate 2018 Mt. Mayon ASTC Triathlon Asian Cup
Compatriots Jumpei Furuya and Yurie Kato reign supreme in the men's and women's categories
Sports bits: Azkals tickets on sale, Perlas hold fans day, ColorManila set
Here are some updates on the Philippine football team, BanKo Perlas Spikers and the ColorManila race

Will we see Stephan Schrock back with the Azkals?
New Azkals senior football adviser Scott Cooper says it's only fair for players 'who have done the work' to get a spot in the Asian Cup lineup

Former head coach Dooley to still be involved with Azkals
Azkals team manager Dan Palami says Dooley is offered a chance to contribute under a different capacity

Former England player 'considered' for Azkals coaching job
Is Terry Butcher the best option for the nationals' 2019 Asian Cup campaign?

New Azkals coach on board next month as Asian Cup buildup gets going
Team manager Dan Palami says the new Azkals coach succeeding Thomas Dooley will be introduced on June 14

SCHEDULE: PH Azkals in the AFC Asian Cup 2019
The Azkals are set to go up against South Korea, China, and Kyrgyzstan in January 2019

Tough draw for PH Azkals in 2019 AFC Asian Cup
(UPDATED) The Philippine men's football team lands in Group C with South Korea, China, and Kyrgyzstan in its maiden stint in the continental tournament

Tahnai Annis plans to move forward with PH women's national football team
Despite the setbacks in and around the tournament, the Fil-Am captain wants to represent the country again

PH Women’s Football team bows down to S. Korea, fails to qualify for World Cup
The Philippines finishes the 2018 AFC Women’s Asian Cup with just one win and 3 losses

Thailand crushes PH Women’s Football team for semis, World Cup berth
Philippines hopes for a miracle as only a win in the battle for 5th can bring it to the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup

Younghusbands encourage positivity for Azkals' Asian Cup run, PH football growth
The Younghusbands are confident of the Azkals’ chances in this year’s Suzuki Cup in preparation for the Asian Cup

China secures World Cup berth in domination over PH
A win over China could have also catapuled Philippines to a historic World Cup berth

Bolden lifts PH Women’s Football team to victory vs Jordan
The Philippines wins the opening game against the host country in the AFC Women's Asian Cup

Rappler Talk Sports: Younghusband brothers on Azkals' Asian Cup berth
Brothers Phil and James Younghusband drop by the Rappler office to share their thoughts on this culminating experience as veterans of the Philippine Azkals

Azkals move forward with possible new recruits, 'bayanihan' initiatives – Palami
The Azkals will need the full support of their 12th man on their road to the Asian Cup UAE 2019

LOOK: PH Women’s Football team final line-up for Asian Cup
The PFF announces the final 23 women who will be heading to Amman, Jordan

#ThewRap: Videos to watch this week, March 26 - April 1, 2018
From rolling away "stones of sin" to threats against media to an exclusive video on violent rituals in the police academy

LOOK: PH Women’s Football team national pool and fixtures
It's the turn of the Philippine Women's National Football Team to try to crash the AFC Women's Asian Cup

Tougher tasks, bigger assignments lined up for Philippine Azkals
The Filipino football fans are in love again with the Philippine Azkals, and more wins will keep that passion burning

PH Women’s Football team plans to surprise in 2018 Asian Cup
A new coach and a fortified team are aiming for that slot in the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup

No decision yet on Dooley's contract according to Azkals manager Palami
Dooley's contract expired after the Tajikistan match
