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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
Yeng gives Gilas near-perfect grade in World Cup qualifiers run-up
With their backs pressed against the wall, the fiery mentor believes his wards mean business in the final window
Gilas manhandles Meralco in final tuneup for World Cup qualifiers
The Nationals head into the last window of the World Cup qualifiers with their confidence at a high
PBA gives way to PH's FIBA World Cup qualifiers campaign
The PBA will take a two-week break to support Team Pilipinas' must-win games in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers
Despite exclusion, Matthew Wright always ready to answer Gilas call-up
The 27-year-old wishes the team the best in the sixth and final window of the World Cup qualifiers
Blatche, Barroca return to Gilas in 14-man pool for World Cup qualifiers
The Nationals face must-win games against Qatar and Kazakhstan in the sixth and final window of the World Cup qualifiers in February
PH days away from hosting T20 Cricket World Cup qualifiers
The Filipinos will duke it out against Indonesia, Japan, and South Korea to vie for a spot in the 2020 International Cricket Council T20 World Cup
No Slaughter in Gilas final 12 as Thompson, Cabagnot suit up
Yeng Guiao unveils the 12-man Philippine lineup set to compete against Iran in the FIBA World Cup 2019 Asian Qualifiers
Why Gilas should apologize
As national team athletes, part of wearing our colors means caring for what their countrymen think, how they represent the Philippines, what image they uphold. Not just caring for their Gilas teammates. The whole Philippines is their team.
LOOK: Fear the Deer? Bucks duo Delly, Maker boost Aussie side vs Gilas
The Philippine men's team faces an even more formidable Australia side with the addition of Milwaukee's Matthew 'Delly' Dellavedova and Thon Maker
Chinese player’s wife blames World Cup qualifier gaffe on mistress
The wife of a Chinese player claims that spending too much time with his mistress led to his embarrassing gaffe in a crucial World Cup qualifier
Foul-mouthed Messi banned for 4 Argentina games
Messi was found guilty of having directed insulting words at an assistant referee in the World Cup qualifier against Chile
Messi magic sparks Argentina, Brazil marches on in World Cup qualifiers
The victory elevates Argentina into the qualifying places after a disastrous run of results which saw them take just two points from their previous four games
Marquez sinks US as Mexico snatches World Cup qualifying thriller
Marquez heads home a Miguel Layun corner in the dying minutes of a pulsating battle to end the USA s long record of dominance at Columbus s Mapfre Stadium where they had beaten Mexico in the past 4 World Cup cycles
Beer, burgers as US-Mexico fans mix ahead of World Cup qualifier clash
Trump s inflammatory rhetoric surrounding the issue of illegal immigration from Mexico has raised concerns the game may be given a political edge but there appeared little sign of tension before match
Stade de France falls silent for terror victims
A capacity crowd of 80 000 at the national stadium falls silent prior to kick off in France s 2018 World Cup qualifier against Sweden almost exactly a year on from the attacks which killed 130 people
A little blood won't stop Neymar from playing flashy
Brazil s striker isn t intimidated by defenders even after he was left bleeding heavily during a match against Bolivia last week
Brazil goes top, Argentina stunned in World Cup qualifiers
Brazil powers to the top of the table in South America s 2018 World Cup qualifying race with a win over Venezuela as Argentina is upset at home by Paraguay
England win in Southgate's debut, Germany cruises in World Cup qualifiers
England tops Malta 2 0 while defending champs Germany stroll past Czech Republic 3 0
Azkals vs North Korea postgame: The sweetest of victories
The Azkals Asian Cup qualifying campaign ends in fairy tale fashion with a come from behind 3 2 win Here s how they did it
PH Azkals stun North Korea with late comeback
The Azkals come back from a 1 2 deficit to win 3 2 in a thrilling home match against North Korea
Azkals lose hard-fought match in Uzbekistan
A 10 man Philippine Azkals team lose 1 0 to Uzbekistan in a FIFA World Cup qualifying match
Azkals – Yemen postgame thoughts: It Is What It Is
The Philippines World Cup qualifying campaign is all but ended after a sorry 1 0 loss at home to Yemen on Thursday Dissecting a disheartening evening of football is not easy
Azkals drop heartbreaker to Yemen
Mohammed Abdulhakim Al Sarori scores the 0 1 goal in the 82 minute as Yemen gets revenge on the Philippines
Azkals–Yemen preview: Still so much to play for
Minus Phil Younghusband the Azkals face Yemen on Thursday The World Cup dream is fading but the team will have plenty of motivation to achieve victory
Reality Check: Azkals-Bahrain postgame thoughts
The Philippines hopes of qualification were dealt a serious blow against Bahrain Here s a breakdown of what went wrong and what their qualification hopes look like now
Azkals drop World Cup qualifier rematch with Bahrain
Bahrain scores goals at 52 and 60 to close the gap on third place in Group H of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers
Azkals draw vs North Korea is a historic feat for PH football
The Azkals scoreless draw against North Korea in Pyongyang ranks among the greatest results in Philippine football history
Azkals hold North Korea to scoreless draw in Pyongyang
The Philippines denies points to North Korea for the first time in their previous 3 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches
Nightmare in Bocaue: Uzbekistan drubs Azkals
Stephan Schrock s goal was the lone bright spot in an otherwise heartbreaking night for the Philippine national football team
Azkals-Uzbekistan Preview: So much at stake
Make no mistake about it: Tuesday s crucial qualifier is the biggest game of the year Here s what you need to know about it
Asian fans cringe over humiliating football losses
Record low scorelines left fans cringing after an avalanche of goals cruelly exposed the gulf in class at Asia s World Cup qualifying
Misagh Bahadoran: An unlikely Azkals standout
Misagh Bahadoran returned to the Philippines to become a dentist He never imagined he d become an important part of their national football team
Dooley continues to surprise, evolve, and succeed with the Azkals
The Azkals coach has been able to use new players and a new system to bring his team a step closer to the World Cup His players share how he did it
Azkals vs Yemen postgame thoughts: Misagh's moment
The Philippines stay perfect in FIFA World Cup Qualifying with a handsome 2 0 win against Yemen in Doha Here are musings on another watershed game for Philippine football
Azkals pound Yemen 2-0 to win second straight WC qualifier
Misagh Bahadoran and Iain Ramsay score for the Philippines as the road to Russia gets just a little bit clearer
Azkals-Bahrain post-game thoughts: an evening with the Ultras
Football columnist Bob Guerrero enjoyed the Azkals historic win over Bahrain from the best seat in the house among thousands of joyous Philippine fans
PH football pioneers rejoice in Azkals win
Members of the Philippine football teams that played in the 1958 Asian Games and 1991 SEA Games speak about the Azkals historic win over Bahrain
Azkals notebook: one week to go before Bahrain
Notes on the Azkals preparation for FIFA World Cup qualifiers new members of the football squad and Nonong Araneta s thoughts on the FIFA scandal
IN PHOTOS: Azkals train for FIFA World Cup qualifiers
Stephan Schrock Phil Younghusband Neil Etheridge and the rest of the Azkals sweat it out in pink practice jerseys as they prepare for their World Cup qualifying matches against Bahrain and Yemen
Azkals in Group H of 2018 World Cup qualifiers
The Philippines will face countries like Uzbekistan Bahrain DPR Korea and Yemen in the aforementioned bracket
Donovan left out of US World Cup qualifiers team
Back from a 6 week break Landon Donovan wasn t named to the US team competing in upcoming World Cup qualifiers
Magical Messi leads Argentina anew
Lionel Messi scored once and set up two goals as Argentina beat Venezuela 3 0 to remain in control of the South American World Cup qualifying race
USA defies snow to nip Costa Rica
The United States defied snow to get their 2014 World Cup qualifying campaign back on track with a win over Costa Rica
