Simone Rota - updates

Rappler's latest stories on Simone Rota

ARTICLE FINDER

Simone Rota finds his home in 'Journeyman' film

Sep 27, 2017 - 1:45 PM

The Azkal's search for family is a compelling tale

YOUNG CHAMPION. “Football is not only passion or the game. It's about giving everything. It's my life. You fight for your life.” Photo from press release

Azkals face uphill task in brutal World Cup qualifying road trip

Oct 05, 2015 - 4:01 PM

The Philippines has no shortage of issues leading up to the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against North Korea and Bahrain

ON THE GRIND. Ten Azkals were on hand at practice on Friday as the Philippines prepares to meet DPR Korea and Bahrain. Photo by Bob Guerrero/Rappler

Azkals roster revealed ahead of Bahrain training camp

Mar 17, 2015 - 4:37 AM

Rob Gier Phil Younghusband and Martin Steuble headline the list of players called for the FIFA World Cup qualifier as well as the return of Neil Etheridge

James Younghusband and his brother Phil are two of the players being called up for training camp in Bahrain. File photo by Mark Cristino/Rappler

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

Doctora scores hat-trick as Stallion pounces Socceroo

Feb 15, 2015 - 4:09 AM

Stallion FC striker Ruben Doctora tallied a hat trick as his club blazed through Team Socceroo FC 4 1

Loyola, Stallion slip past UFL foes

Feb 09, 2015 - 9:35 AM

Loyola Meralco Sparks FC and Stallion FC both slashed three points onto their belts after inching away from their opponents

Global, Loyola set for PFF-Smart finals showdown

Jan 30, 2015 - 2:54 PM

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

Mark Hartmann of Global FC attacks against Ceres. Photo from PFF

HIGHLIGHTS: Azkals vs Laos (Suzuki Cup)

Nov 22, 2014 - 12:00 PM

Rappler s live blog of the Azkals opening match in the AFF Suzuki Cup vs Laos

Defense key in Azkals' Suzuki Cup campaign

Nov 21, 2014 - 1:16 PM

Azkals team manager Dan Palami says focusing on defense while continuing to be aggressive on offense is key to the team s AFF Suzuki Cup campaign

Azkals Phil Younghusband (L) vies for the ball against Global FC's Valentine Kama (C). File photo by Mark Cristino/Rappler

Azkals rise 5 spots in FIFA ranking ahead of friendlies

Oct 26, 2014 - 5:53 PM

The Philippine National Football team s FIFA World ranking improves from 134 to 129

File photo

Dooley reveals Peace Cup Azkals roster

Aug 29, 2014 - 11:23 PM

The Younghusband and Greatwich brothers all made the cut as the Philippines prepares to defend its Peace Cup title

RELEASED. Azkals coach Thomas Dooley addresses the media as he issues the final roster for the Peace Cup. Photo by Jaelle Nevin Reyes

Azkals post first ever win over Laos to keep Challenge Cup campaign alive

May 22, 2014 - 9:46 PM

Simone Rota and Patrick Reichelt scored for the Azkals to give the Azkals their first win over Laos

Newly appointed Philippine National Football Team coach Thomas Dooley led the Azkals to victory over Laos. Photo by Mark Cristino

UFL: Loyola bounces back with win over Army; Stallion whips GAU

Feb 26, 2014 - 3:38 AM

The Loyola Meralco Sparks tightened its grip of the top spot as they clobbered Philippine Army GTI FC 3 1 while Stallion Gilligan s FC also went away with a 4 1 victory over Green

SPARKED. Loyola's Simon Greatwich (C) controls the ball against Army GTI FC defenders. Greatwich scored a goal against Army GTI FC. Photo by Mark Cristino

UFL: Global, Army notch wins against Stallion, Pasargad

Feb 21, 2014 - 12:52 PM

Global FC rolled to a 5 0 thumping of defending champions Stallion FC while Army – GTI FC drubbed Pasargad 2 nil

GLOBAL STATUS. Global FC's Misagh Bahadoran celebrates after scoring one of his two goals Thursday night. Photo by Mark Cristino

Azkals name 34-man training pool ahead of Challenge Cup

Feb 14, 2014 - 5:31 PM

Newly appointed Philippine National Men s Football Team coach Thomas Dooley has released an invitation to players for his first training session with the squad

NAMES NAMED. New Azkals head coach Thomas Dooley has named the 34-player pool who will take part in the AFC Challenge Cup in May. Photo by Mark Cristino

UFL: Loyola blanks GAU for win #4, Stallion beats Kaya

Jan 28, 2014 - 11:10 PM

The Loyola Meralco Sparks mauled Green Archers United 3 0 while Stallion FC defeated Kaya FC to earn their first win of the season

FIRST TO FOUR. Robert Canedo and Phil Younghusband celebrate after a goal. Photo by Mark Cristino