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On Global FC's AFC Cup win and the World Cup Draw

Apr 16, 2015 - 3:51 AM

Global became the first Philippine team to win a match in the AFC Cup when they routed an error prone Myanmar team Yadanarbon 4 1

GLOBAL DOMINATION. Mark Hartmann (R) of Global FC not only scored two goals but also threatened with a bunch of attempts. Photo by Josh Albelda

No Azkals game on TV? Then watch our U22 team instead

Mar 30, 2015 - 12:25 PM

The Azkals friendly match against Bahrain tonight won t be televised So why not check out the Philippine U22 game against Cambodia?

The Philippine U22 has a high stakes match of its own coming up. Photo by Bob Guerrero

The kids are alright: Meet the U22 'Olympic' Azkals

Mar 21, 2015 - 2:50 AM

The Philippine U22 team embarks for Bangkok with eyes on qualifying for the 2016 AFC U23 championship and the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics

Former UE Red Warrior Fitch Arboleda (#40) and current Stallion player Arnel Amita (#50) are among the young players who will boost the Philippine team. Photo by Bob Guerrero

Is there a centerback crisis with the Azkals?

Mar 16, 2015 - 6:05 PM

As FIFA World Cup qualifiers near the Philippines lack of quality young central defenders remains a gaping hole in the Azkals lineup

Amani Aguinaldo, 19, of Global FC is one of the few - the too few - Filipino centerbacks currently plying the trade. Photo by Bob Guerrero

Green and Gold Glory: Dissecting FEU's football dominance

Mar 09, 2015 - 4:43 AM

The Passionate Fan Bob Guerrero analyzes how Far Eastern University has constructed a football juggernaut and become the unrivaled titans of the UAAP

The Far Eastern University men's team won their second straight title, with the university winning the treble in back-to-back years. Photo by Bob Guerrero