Azkals fall to Kyrgyz Republic

Men's National Team

pinoyfootball - January 17, 2019

The Philippine Azkals will end their 2019 AFC Asian Cup campaign without a win as they go down to a spirited Kyrgyz Republic side, 3-1 last night at the Rashid Stadium in Dubai. Kyrgyztan picked up the pace from the opening whistle and benefited from a masterful performance from their forward

Azkalroos Football Academy to Hold Manila Tour

Local Football

pinoyfootball - January 17, 2019

The Azkalroos Football Academy is pleased & excited to announce that the Academy is bringing a Youth Team on a Football Tour of Manila. The Tour commences on Sunday January 20, and concludes on Tuesday January 29, 2019. The aim of the Azkalroos is to identify & develop all Aussie Filipino footballers

Five Talking Points: Azkals hold the Mighty Taeguk Warriors to just one goal

Men's National Team

pinoyfootball - January 8, 2019January 8, 2019

Before the match has started, pundits and aficionados alike already marked the Philippines out against South Korea, even saying we will lose by as much as five goals. Now they made everyone think about what they said as well as instil a bit of fear to the enemy's head. Be

SoKor vs Phil. Three things to watch as Azkals debut on Asia’s biggest stage.

Men's National Team

pinoyfootball - January 7, 2019January 7, 2019

The Philippines will face their biggest test yet as they take on Korea Republic. Here are three things to look out for as the Azkals make their mark in this year's Asian Cup. 1. No Son, No problem. South Korea will be without talisman Son Heung-Min for the first two games of

Away from the Spotlight| Valenzuela City moves toward football awareness

Local Football

pinoyfootball - December 31, 2018

Over the breezy and rainy weekend, one would expect a muddy and rough game of football but not for the ones at the outskirts of the metro. Making their way into the hearts of the community, Laos FC has made a whole new approach to spreading football awareness as well

The Huddle: Dissecting the Azkals Asian Cup 23.

Men's National Team

pinoyfootball - December 28, 2018December 28, 2018

The Philippines National Football team has released their 23 man lineup for AFC Asian Cup 2019. Some names in the squad, or out of it, are causing tounges to wag among Pinoy football fans. To make sense of this, Pinoyfootball's staff and a special guest chime in with their thoughts

How to create the Miracle in Hanoi 2.0?

Men's National Team

pinoyfootball - December 4, 2018

photo (c) Kieron Tan With 90 minutes remaining in the semifinals of the AFF Suzuki Cup 2018, Sven Goran-Eriksson and the rest of the Philippine Azkals are now looking to replicate the historic feat performed by Phil Younghusband and the rest of the then whipping boys of Southeast Asia against a

Mission Impossible: Keys to victory against Thailand

Men's National Team

pinoyfootball - November 21, 2018

With two crucial games remaining in the group stages of AFF Suzuki Cup 2018, the Philippine Azkals will take on Thailand at the Panaad Park and Stadium which might send them to the top of the table or settle for second place before going to Jakarta. At the start of the

Three reasons why Sven-Göran Eriksson found his way to the Philippines

Men's National Team

pinoyfootball - November 12, 2018

Looking to bag the AFF Suzuki Cup this year and boost their morale towards a bigger AFC Asian Cup next year, the Philippine Azkals just signed the multi-titled Sven-Göran Eriksson to lead the squad for the next six months together with Scott Cooper. After being laid off for more than a year,

Kanto Punditry: The Azkals’ Future Is To Go Old School

Men's National Team

pinoyfootball - October 30, 2018October 30, 2018

We think of modern football as sexy, with short passing, pace, technique, agility and 4-3-3s and 3-man backlines. But it seems the Azkals didn’t get the memo, if we go along with their recent managerial appointments. However, this old-school approach may be what the Philippines needs to step up to