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AFC remembers late Filipina match commissioner Cathy Nazareno
The Asian Football Confederation honors the late Cathy Nazareno for her 'work in spreading the game in the Philippines at the grassroots level'
Excitement fuels Alvaro Silva's Ceres debut
Filipino-Spanish centerback Alvaro Silva is expected to reinforce the Ceres-Negros FC backline
Can a shorthanded Ceres Negros capture the ASEAN Zonal title?
Minus Bienve Marañon – and possibly Stephan Schröck – the PFL champs face a two-legged challenge against Singapore's Home United
FIFA lifts 3-decade ban on Iraq hosting international matches
FIFA added that it cannot 'yet' agree to a request from the Iraqi authorities to organize matches in the capital of Baghdad
PH to host international friendly match with Fiji
This will be the second time the Azkals will play against a team from the Oceania Football Confederation
Asian football champs Jeonbuk face match-fixing ban
Asian title holders Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors could be banned from next year s AFC Champions League due to a match fixing scandal in South Korea s K League
Football: What we can learn from the U14 Girls' AFC silver medal
Last week s shining achievement in Laos puts Philippine girls football into the spotlight
Filipinas fall to Thailand in AFC U-14 title match
The Philippines takes silver at the Asian Football Confederation Under 14 Girls Regional Championship a repeat of their best finish in 2014
Girl Power: Philippines to face Thailand in AFC U-14 title match
The Philippines makes it to the Asian Football Confederation Under 14 Girls Regional Championship match after drubbing Myanmar 5 1
Ceres takes another step forward in AFC Cup
Ceres had every reason not to beat Tampines Rovers but still managed to gut out 3 points to move to the top of their group
Banned Indonesia eyes hosting 2023 Asian Cup
The AFC Competitions Committee also received expressions of interest from China South Korea and Thailand
Iraq buries young victims of football pitch bomb carnage
UPDATED The attack sparks condemnation from visiting UN chief Ban Ki moon and outrage across the global football community
AFC Cup preview: Kaya FC's special anniversary moment
In their 20th year of existence Kaya FC finally has its first home game in the Asian stage this Tuesday It s a milestone for a great Pinoy football club
Infantino to succeed Blatter as FIFA president, vows change
Gianni Infantino got 115 votes in the election s second round while Asian Football Confederation president Sheikh Salman of Bahrain got 88
Indonesia, Kuwait barred from FIFA presidential vote
With the two suspensions 207 FIFA members are cleared to cast ballots at the congress in Zurich
Ceres vs Selangor AFC Cup post-game: Good match, better event
The busmen fight back to dig out a point thanks to an 88th minute equalizer But the bigger story is how this game augurs well for Pinoy club football
AFC bans 4 Nepal footballers, 2 officials for match-fixing
The Asian Football Confederation imposes lifetime bans on 4 players an official in Nepal and a Tajik referee
Indonesia football ban to end soon? Jokowi, FIFA discuss solutions
Widodo hosting the FIFA meeting at the state palace announced he would form a task force to quickly end the impasse
Asian football chief may run for FIFA presidency
Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim al Khalifa president of the Asian Football Confederation says it s time for someone from Asia to take over at FIFA
Iranian women's futsal captain barred from AFC Cup by husband
Her husband a sportscaster in Iran invoked his right under Islamic law to bar her from traveling to Malaysia for the AFC
Kaya wins UFL Cup in penalty shootout
Kaya FC denies Ceres a season double after winning the UFL Cup in a penalty shootout
Russia prepares for World Cup draw amidst FIFA crisis
The draw will involve 141 national sides from all but the Asian Football Confederation as their qualification process has already begun
At SEA Games, Indonesia football team 'determined' due to FIFA ban
The Indonesian public are now placing their hopes on this team to be able to spring a surprise
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
AFC Cup: Global show true Pinoy fighting spirit at Pahang
Global FC came into their match against South China with a number of key injuries and fought their way into possible AFC Cup knockout stage qualification
Australia tops South Korea in extra time to win Asian Cup
Substitute James Troisi smashes home a dramatic winner to push Australia past South Korea 2 1 earning the country its first Asian Cup title since splitting with Oceania 9 years ago
Football heavyweights Australia, South Korea collide in Asian Cup final
Free scoring Australia will seek football glory in the Asian Cup final on Saturday but South Korea could gatecrash the party in a hugely anticipated decider between two of the region s toughest teams
Several teams enraged by refereeing at Asian Cup
Iran Oman and holders Japan all raged at the officials after their opening games not the start Asian officials were hoping for after a determined drive to improve refereeing standards
Prince Ali's FIFA bid doomed – Asia chiefs
AFC chief Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa says their full support is behind FIFA president Sepp Blatter
North Korean football official makes plea for Messi visit
A top North Korean football official said she wants megastar Lionel Messi to visit a new football academy in the communist state where the Barcelona wonder is a huge hit with kids
AFC boss rules out FIFA presidency bid
No no no said AFC president Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa at the AFC awards when asked if he saw himself as a potential leader of football s world body
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
Blatter: Qatar will keep 2022 World Cup
The world football chief reiterates his backing for the tournament after a British newspaper publishes fresh allegations about the bidding process
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
AFC president arrives in PH ahead of 60th anniversary
The AFC which was founded 60 years ago in Manila looks to go back to it roots to celebrate one of the most prestigious events in Asian football
Filipina footballers fight hard but lose to Taiwan
The Philippine U16 women’s team was eliminated from a chance to proceed to the AFC U16 Women’s Championship in China after taking a 5 2 drubbing from Taiwan
PH U16 girls football team hopes to bounce back against Taiwan
After being trounced 6 0 by Myanmar the Teen Malditas will look to bounce back against Taiwan in the Asian Football Confederation U16 Women’s Champion Qualifiers
PH U16 women’s football team to compete in AFC qualifier
The Philippine national Under 16 women’s squad is set to compete in the AFC women’s championship qualifying round for their age group from October 5 to 9 in Malaysia
The wRap Indonesia: Sept. 17, 2014
Indonesia s ratification of the haze treaty how Indonesian universities rank globally what Indonesia s police chief knows about MH370 and more
Philippine team gets 2nd place in U14 Southeast Asia football championship
The underdogs of the championship exceed all expectations
PH football girls proceed undefeated to Southeast Asia championship
After trouncing Myanmar the Philippines will play Thailand which beat Vietnam 2 0 on Saturday in the championship on Sunday June 15
Undefeated Philippine U14 Girls National Football Team stuns competitors in AFC Championship
After a stunning 1 0 upset defeat of Vietnam on Wednesday a 5 0 victory over Cambodia and 6 0 win over Singapore the Philippine girls have emerged undefeated and at the top of every category in the tournament
Philippine U14 girls national football team dominates Singapore
The Philippine U14 Girls National Football Team trounced Singapore with a 6 0 victory at the Asian Football Confederation Regional Championship
Philippine U14 Girls National Football Team ready for action in Vietnam
The final 18 members of the Philippine U14 Girls National Football Team have been chosen to take on tough competitors in the AFC Regional Championship
Afghanistan says Maldives have been terrible AFC Challenge Cup hosts
From ticket fraud allegations to sea travel and bus accidents Afghanistan has slammed Maldives hosting of the AFC Challenge Cup
'Protect the goal': Raising HIV awareness through football
Globally there are an estimated 5 4 million adolescents and young people living with HIV and at least 1 8 million are eligible for HIV treatment
Deyto stands tall as Azkals, Malaysia figure in scoreless draw
Azkals goalkeeper Patrick Deyto came up with a clutch save to salvage a draw for the Azkals against Malaysia in Cebu
Younghusband brothers headline Azkals lineup for Qatar camp
Hoping to get their first win under newly installed German American coach Thomas Dooley the Philippine National Men’s Football Team bared its lineup for their upcoming training camp in Qatar this month
UFL offers backing to help Azkals prepare for Challenge Cup
The United Football League has assured its full support to give the Azkals the best possible chance in the upcoming Challenge Cup
Azkals land in Group B of AFC Challenge Cup draw
The Philippine National Men’s Football Team will be grouped in with Afghanistan Laos and Turkmenistan in Group B first of the Asian Football Confederation Challenge Cup
