Rappler's latest stories on Philippine Azkals
James Younghusband retires from football
Azkals star James Younghusband hangs up his boots after 12 international goals for the Philippines
PH football events affected by coronavirus outbreak
The Azkals World Cup qualifying games are postponed, while Ceres' AFC Cup match against Bali United is closed to public
Azkals' Stephan Schrock meets Jo Koy in Manila
Philippine men's football captain Stephan Schrock makes sure to get some laughs with his idol Jo Koy
‘Unlucky’ Azkals deserve better SEA Games finish, says coach
'Sometimes you deserve to go up, but you’re unlucky, but I am confident that we’ll be much better,' says Azkals coach Goran Milojevic
Azkals drub Timor-Leste, but Cambodia dashes PH’s semis hope
The Philippine men’s under-22 football team closes out the elimination round with a dominant win over Timor-Lester but still falls short of its semifinal bid
Azkals look to end group stages on triumphant note
Their medal hopes hang by a string but the Philippine Azkals vow to stay in contention in the 2019 Southeast Asian Games
Azkals brace for must-win games
Vying to crash the semifinals, the Philippine men's football team goes for a sweep of its last two assignments in the SEA Games group stage
Syria sweeps Azkals in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2nd round opener
The Philippines heads home without a win, but the Azkals prevent another serious drubbing from Group A leader Syria
Azkals escape Maldives in 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers
The Philippine men's football team bags its second win in the 2022 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers
Etheridge flashes brilliance in Azkals' draw with China
The Philippine Azkals hold group leader China to a draw thanks to Cardiff City keeper Neil Etheridge
Neil Etheridge returns for Azkals' World Cup qualifiers
Neil Etheridge returns to national duty in the Azkals' 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against China
Azkals cop 1st win over Guam in World Cup qualifiers
The Philippine Azkals rebound from their lackluster performance with a breakthrough win in the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
Syria drubs Azkals in World Cup qualifiers opener
After scoring the opening goal, the Philippines receives a beating from World No. 85 Syria
Azkals to face China, Syria in 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers
Odds may be against them but the Philippine Azkals hope to be one of the top 4 Asian countries who will see action in the 2022 World Cup
China prevails over shorthanded Azkals in international friendly
The Philippines bows to a dominating China once again as the Azkals go down to 10 men
New faces, no Younghusbands in Azkals China training camp
National team mainstays Phil and James Younghusband won't be around when the Azkals start their preparations for the World Cup qualifiers
Eriksson ends brief Philippine Azkals stint
The decorated Sven-Göran Eriksson is still available for consultation, according to Philippine Football Federation officials
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
WATCH: Azkals put up against 'one of the best teams' in Asian Cup
Sven-Göran Eriksson hopes to see the Azkals do better after their impressive performance against South Korea
Azkals postgame thoughts: Pinoy grit keeps hope alive
Here's a breakdown of the Azkals' surprising 1-0 loss to Asian powerhouse South Korea
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
Goal-getters: Filipino football players who made a mark in 2018
A recap of the people and moments that made 2018 another great year for Philippine football
No Etheridge in Azkals lineup for Asian Cup
The Philippines will make its first appearance in the quadrennial meet's history
10 striking sports moments on social media in 2018
From the shocking 'basketbrawl' to the inclusion of esports as a medal event in the 2019 Southeast Asian Games, here's a roundup of the most interacted sports events on Rappler's social media accounts this year
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
A call for patience: Thoughts on another Azkals semis exit
Pinoy football fans need to take a long view in the light of another heartbreaking exit in the Suzuki Cup final four
Azkals bow out of 2018 Suzuki Cup semis
The Philippines fails to advance to the title round after losing to Vietnam on aggregate
HIGHLIGHTS: Philippines vs Vietnam – AFF Suzuki Cup 2018 semis 2nd leg
The Philippine Azkals need at least a 2-0 win over Vietnam to advance to the AFF Suzuki Cup Finals for the first time
Thoughts on Azkals' tough semis loss to Vietnam in Suzuki Cup
The Azkals are down but not quite out of their hunt for a Suzuki Cup finals berth after a 2-1 setback
Azkals bow to Vietnam in Suzuki Cup semis
Patrick Reichelt scores the Philippines first ever Suzuki Cup semifinal goal, but Vietnam still gets away with a win in the first leg
Eriksson: Azkals' semis stint feels like World Cup
Down to 18 men, the Azkals brace for a tough Vietnam side that hasn't conceded any goal in the tournament
HIGHLIGHTS: Philippines vs Vietnam – AFF Suzuki Cup 2018 semis 1st leg
The Philippine Azkals kick off the semifinals series against Vietnam on Sunday, December 2, 7:30 pm at Pana-ad Stadium, Bacolod
Azkals get the job done
A goalless draw in Jakarta propels the Philippines to the Suzuki Cup semis. Here's what I think looking back and forward.
Azkals' Daisuke Sato out of 2018 Suzuki Cup playoffs
The Azkals left back will miss the semifinals against Vietnam as he needs to return to his club in Romania
