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  1. MARK Torcaso believes the tough group the Filipinas found themselves into in the AFC Olympic Qualifying Tournament should bode well with their World Cup buildup.

    Torcaso tickled pink by tough AFC draw

    Filipinas head coach Mark Torcaso welcomed a challenging AFC Olympic Qualifying Tournament draw against North Korea, South Korea and China, saying matches…

  2. STEPHEN Flores of UST and Uriel Dalapo of La Salle wrest possession during their UAAP Season 89 men’s football tournament game on Thursday. The Green Booters prevailed, 1-0.

    La Salle edges UST, secures top UAAP spot

    De La Salle University climbed to the top of the UAAP Season 89 men’s football standings after defeating UST, 1-0, on a second-half goal by Lucas Aguilar.…

  3. FORMER Filipinas coach Alen Stajcic is expected to pump life into the Indonesian women’s football team in major international events.

    Indonesians hire Stajcic

    Australian coach Alen Stajcic is set to apply the approach he used with the Philippine women’s national football team as he takes charge of Indonesia,…

  4. KAI Muller makes a winning debut as he tows the Philippines to a 2-1 win over Cambodia in the 2027 AFC U17 Asian Cup Qualifiers in Myanmar on Sunday.

    Phl U17 booters pip Cambodians

    The Philippine U17 men's football team opens its 2027 AFC U17 Asian Cup Qualifiers campaign with a 2-1 victory over Cambodia, powered by Kai Müller's brace on…

  5. PFF defends Asian Cup withdrawal

    PFF defends Asian Cup withdrawal

    The Philippine Football Federation explains the U20 squad’s withdrawal from the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers, citing the Philippines’ historic qualification for…

  6. AFC slaps PFF $10K penalty

    AFC slaps PFF $10K penalty

    The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) fines the Philippine Football Federation $10,000 and bars the Philippines from the 2029 AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers…

  7. GIANNI Infantino

    FIFA chief arriving next week

    FIFA president Gianni Infantino will visit the Philippines on 15 November for the 2026 ASEAN Football Federation Congress and ASEAN Summit, including an…

  8. FEU vs DLSUD womens Football season 89

    FEU, La Salle seek UAAP finals rematch

    FEU and La Salle seek to maximize their twice-to-beat advantage against Ateneo and UP as the UAAP Season 89 women's football Final Four kicks off, with the…

  9. JAPAN coach Hajime Moriyasu will miss his last shot at winning the title following the postponement of the 2027 Asian Cup due to attacks on Saudi Arabia.

    Asian Cup postponement hurts Japan coach

    Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu says he will accept the 2027 AFC Asian Cup postponement, which could affect his final tournament assignment before a planned…

  10. Gonzalez poised to take over Finn Harps

    Gonzalez poised to take over Finn Harps

    Finn Harps members overwhelmingly approved former Philippine football player Freddy Gonzalez’s proposed takeover, paving the way for his initial €4-million…

  11. Young booters face bright future

    Young booters face bright future

    The Philippine U15 men’s football team finished 110th among 189 countries at the inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival in Baku, scoring 19 goals and…

  12. One Taguig FC, GIOIA strike deal

    One Taguig FC, GIOIA strike deal

    One Taguig FC partners with GIOIA Cheese Indonesia in a one-season alliance focused on commercial growth, promotional activities and improved fan experiences.

  13. THE Philippine U15 Men’s National Football Team delivers a strong finishing kick as it beat Aruba, 5-2, in its penultimate match in the  2026 FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan.

    Phl U15 booters cruise past Aruba

    The Philippine U15 men’s football team defeated Aruba, 5-2, at the 2026 FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival in Baku, with Quito Pascual scoring twice in the…

  14. NATHAN Caligdong connects a goal that lifted the Filipinos to a 2-0 win over Macdau in the preliminaries of the FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan.

    Pinoys sustain form, rip Macau

    The Philippine U15 Men’s National Football Team beat Macau, 2-0, for its third straight win at the inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan.

  15. KATRINA Guillou and the Filipinas are making a return to Wellington armed with a mission of getting better for the FIFA Women’s World Cup next year in Brazil.

    Filipinas face new challenge in NZ return

    Filipinas head coach Mark Torcaso welcomes two friendlies against New Zealand in Wellington on 29 November and 4 December as the Philippines prepares for its…

  16. THE national men’s football team of Jonas Oliverio, Enrique Fernandez, Jordan Tan, Keanefred Versales, Matthew Zamora, Carlo Rendon, Juan Carlo Morales, Zhian Enario, Josef Peña, Nathan Caligdong, Micah Alva, and Dan Becera is expected to go all out when it competes in the FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival in Azerbaijan.

    Phl kicks off historic U15 FIFA World Cup bid

    The Philippine Men’s National Football Team opens its campaign against Morocco at the inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan, showcasing young…