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Basketball, football get green light for training resumption
The IATF approves appeals from the PBA and the PFF to allow their teams and clubs to practice again
PFF asks GAB endorsement for potential football return
The Philippine Football Federation says it will work closely with the government for the gradual return of football, starting with the resumption of the Philippine Football League
Philippine Premier League folds after opening weekend
The country’s top-tier football league reverts to its old name, the Philippines Football League, and plans to resume mid-May
PH football looks to follow Germany, Japan success path with My PFF
Have you signed up in MyPFF yet? By June 2018, only registered players can see action in events sanctioned by the Philippine Football Federation
What's so unique about PH football? Just ask Soca Loca
The Malaysian startup aims to spur the growth of Philippine football with a new mobile app
PFF holds first Football Coaches Conference in Manila
The conference aims to bring together Filipino football educators and enthusiasts, where the topics will focus on developing football in the Philippines, especially the grassroots program
What Philippine club football can learn from Indonesia
Indonesia is both north star and cautionary tale for the Philippines Football League
Football: So, how's that national league coming along?
The upcoming Philippines Football League is getting closer to becoming a reality
PFF Women's League leads the charge for Pinay football
An 11 team league and promising youth players augur well for the female game
Ideas for marketing the Philippines Football League
To succeed the new national league unfolding next year will need to be marketed well Here are some suggestions
PFF one step closer to launching nationwide pro football league
The Philippine Football Federation lays the groundwork for a new premier football league that will begin in March 2017
PFF to implement online registration for football players
Players coaches official and even fans will be able to register for a national database this year
FIFA review of Philippine football underway in Cebu
Mariano Araneta says that FIFA had a big role in crafting the new PFF administration
Philippines keeps Suzuki Cup hosting rights: official
The Philippine Sports Stadium will be the primary venue for the Suzuki Cup Group Stage on November 19 to 26 but some matches will be played in the smaller venue
PFF president Araneta on Suzuki Cup hosting, new FIFA president
Mariano Araneta says the Philippines could still have home field advantage in November s ASEAN championships plus gives his thoughts on the new FIFA president
Biñan, Laguna becomes home to new artificial-grass football pitch
This regulation sized football field is believed to be the first from a local government unit in the Philippines and could provide a big boost for the game in the region
Outgoing German football consultant has encouraging, sobering words for Pinoy football
Thomas Roy who has been in the Philippines to help nurture grassroots football says it will be a big challenge to grow the sport domestically
Adad, who kept football alive, dies at 86
PFF president Mariano Araneta Jr says Rene Adad contributed a lot to Philippine football
Philippines ranked 17th in Asia before FIFA World Cup elims draw
The Philippines is ranked 17th in Asia 5 days before the formal draw for the 2018 World Cup Asian eliminations
The kids are alright: Meet the U22 'Olympic' Azkals
The Philippine U22 team embarks for Bangkok with eyes on qualifying for the 2016 AFC U23 championship and the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics
PFF releases 24-man roster for AFC U23 qualifiers
The team will start their journey to qualify for the Asian youth football championship in Qatar in 2016
Loyola Meralco Sparks bag PFF-Smart national title
Loyola Meralco Sparks FC capped off an impressive run by snatching the 2014 2015 Philippine Football Federation Smart National Club Championship trophy away from Global FC by the score of 2 0
Global, Loyola set for PFF-Smart finals showdown
Global FC and Loyola Meralco Sparks FC overcame their foes in the semi final round to arrange a showdown on Saturday for the PFF National title
Global FC blazes through Erco to advance to semis
UFL champs Global FC demolished provincial side Eroc Bro FC to earn a semi finals berth for the Philippine Football Federation Smart National Club Championship
Loyola, Ceres advance to PFF semis
Loyola Meralco Sparks FC and Ceres La Salle FC have qualified to advance to the semis of the Philippine Football Federation Smart National Club Championship after finishing as the two two teams of Group A
Stallion holds Global to a 1-1 draw
Global still holds on to the top spot of their group due to a higher goal difference Stallion is at second place
Loyola takes top spot in Group B with Ceres win
Phil Younghusband scores the only goal of the match
Ceres FC escapes Kaya's late game rally
Defending national champs Ceres La Salle FC escaped the late game wrath of Kaya FC to kick off the final group stage of the Philippine Football Federation Smart National Club Championship
National football tilt resumes
The Smart National Club Championship round of eight resumes on Thursday January 22
Azkals to end 42-year losing streak to Thailand, says PFF
The Philippines hasn t beaten Thailand since 1972 a fact PFF president Mariano Araneta expects to change when they meet in the AFF Suzuki Cup semis
Philippine Football Federation wins Grassroots Award in AFC Gala
The Philippine Football Federation bagged the President Recognition Award for Grassroots Football during the awards night gala of the 60th anniversary celebration of the Asian Football Confederation in Manila
World Vision and AFC kick off 'One Goal'
One Goal: Nutrition for Every Child campaign is a global initiative which focuses on promoting good nutrition among children through sports development
UFL postpones games amid schedule conflict
The UFL has revised its schedule to give way to the games of Ceres La Salle FC and Stallion FC in the group stage of the PFF Smart Club National Championship
PFF revises Peace Cup game dates
To comply with new regulations set by international football governing body the PFF announced that the matches for the squads that will participate in the 2014 Peace Cup will be reduced to 2
National Football Club Championship kicks off August 22
The Philippine Football Federation announced the launch of the 2014 National Football Club Championship which kicks off August 22
WATCH: Azkals coach Dooley fires back at Schrock, Etheridge, Cagara
After being rocked by the criticism and withdrawals of Stephan Schrock and Dennis Cagara Azkals coach Thomas Dooley addressed the media to offer his side
On Azkals controversy: Locals need playing time, too
The Philippine Football Federation says the team s star players may not be released by their home clubs in Europe for tournaments like the ASEAN Football Federation AFF Suzuki Cup because it s not an official FIFA event
Why the Azkals are upset with team management
A lack of communication about roster changes and disorganization within the PFF are the reasons why some players aren t pleased with management says a source after Stephan Schrock and Dennis Cagara quit the team
HIGHLIGHTS: Azkals vs Malaysia
Newly installed coach Thomas Dooley makes his debut in this Azkals friednly in preparation for the AFC Challenge Cup
PFF names Azkals lineup for Malaysia, Azerbaijan friendlies
The Philippine Football Federation has bared the list of players who made it onto the squads which will go up against Malaysia and Azerbaijan
Azkals Bahadoran, Angeles talk new coach, trauma therapy
As Global FC took in a new experimental exercise two of their National Team players expressed optimism about their new coach
Former US captain Thomas Dooley announced as new Azkals coach
The Philippine Football Federation announced that Thomas Dooley will be the new head coach of the Philippine National Team at a press conference Friday morning at the PFF House of Football headquarters in Pasig City
Azkals to face Azerbaijan in friendly match in Dubai
For the first time since 1997 the Philippine National Football Team will face a European squad in Azerbaijan on March 5 in Dubai United Arab Emirates
Elmo Magalona, Azkals members at peace month kick-off
1 Goal for Peace celebrates football and National Peace Consciousness Month in September
Challenge Cup Qualifiers a must win - Weiss
The Philippine Azkals hopes to win Group E of the AFC Challenge Cup Qualifiers in Rizal Memorial Stadium on March 22 to 26 to gain an outright berth in the competition s final stages in Maldives in 2014
Balls for Peace: 994 more balls to go
With 2 weeks to go the Balls for Peace campaign needs over 900 soccer balls more to hit its 2000 target
Philippine Football Federation lodges complaint against Arnold Clavio
The reporter finds himself the subject of a complaint after anti Azkals remarks he made on air
