Azkals Phil and James Younghusband chosen as Chelsea FC ambassadors

Philippine Azkals' James and Phil Younghusband

The Philippine Azkals' Phil and James Younghusband have been named as new ambassadors of Chelsea FC, one of the world’s biggest football clubs with a history of excellence and achievement.

The two Azkals were chosen to spearhead the English club’s initial foray in the Philippines.

The club will be opening a soccer school in the country which will be called The Chelsea FC Soccer School.

Prior to the school's official launch, it will be holding a summer camp, in partnership with the Younghusband Football Academy, on April 17-May 15. The age groups will be divided as follows Under-8, U-10, U-12, and U-16 for boys and girls.

The popular Younghusband brothers were themselves alumni of Chelsea FC back in England. They were also part of the club's reserve team before moving to the country in 2008. - NoypiStuff

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Azkals' Phil Younghusband receives Golden Boot award in 2012 AFC Challenge Cup

Azkals' Phil Younghusband and his Golden Boot

The Philippine Azkals’ Phil Younghusband received the Golden Boot award in the 2012 AFC Challenge Cup for his six goals from the tournament elimination up to the semifinal round.

The Golden Boot award is given to the individual player who scores the most goals in a league or a tournament.

The Azkals won against Palestine earlier today, placing third overall in the competition. It is the first time that the national football team of the Philippines finished third in the biennial tournament for developing football nations.

The team had earlier made history for entering the semi-final round of this year's AFC Challenge Cup.

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Arnold Clavio's nasty comments against Azkals, a hot topic online (Video)

Arnold Clavio to Azkals: "Ang yayabang n'yo."

Arnold Clavio is the top trending topic on Twitter Philippines right now. It is because the Twitterverse is buzzing about his nasty commentary regarding the half-Filipino members of the Philippines Azkals on GMA-7's early morning show "Unang Hirit" Tuesday.

Here were the words uttered by Arnold Clavio when the hosts of the show talked about the sexual harassment issue of two Azkals:

"Talagang ano na, aral na sa inyo 'yan eh. Ang yayabang n'yo, 'kala n'yo. Porket dinadagsa na kayo ng fans, ang ga-gwapo n'yo eh no. Parang God's gift to women...

"Sana nagsorry, sorry na lang talaga di ba? Hindi ko kayo kakultura... Kasi wala dito't, wala dito eh...

"Hindi naman kayo Pilipino, nagpapanggap lang kayong kayumanggi. Eh 'di dito lumaki, mahirap 'yun...

"Alam naman nila ang s-excapades nila eh... Sino nagpenicillin, alam naman nila o...

"Akala siguro nila lahat gusto silang matikman siguro, makasama, Diyos ko!"

Check out below a Youtube video of the said "Unang Hirit" episode featuring Arnold Clavio's comments against the Azkals:


Arnold Clavio was just voicing out his opinions but did he go overboard with the said remarks? What do you think, Noypis? Feel free to comment below. -NoypiStuff

Philippine Azkals to face do-or-die game against Tajikistan

Philippine Azkals vs Tajikistan, a do-or-die game

After beating the 2008 champs Indian Blue Tigers, the Philippines Azkals are set to face a must-win match against the Tajikistan team, the Persian Lions, at the 2012 AFC Challenge Cup on Tuesday in Kathmandu, Nepal.

The Azkals have to win the game as they are tied with 3-points with the Tajiks in their Group standings. Whichever team emerges victorious on Tuesday will advance to the semifinals along with Korea, Palestine and Turkmenistan who have all secured their spot in the Final Four. 

The crucial game will be aired live on Studio 23.

Philippines' 2-0 win against former champion India was considered "one of the biggest upsets in the history of the AFC Challenge Cup" and showed how far the Philippines has reached in the past couple of years.

It was Phil Younghusband who scored the two goals with the help of the rest of the Azkals. - NoypiStuff

Azkals vs LA Galaxy ticket prices revealed

Azkals vs LA Galaxy tickets get priced.

The ticket prices for the highly anticipated friendly match between the Phillippine national football team, the Philippine Azkals, and the Los Angeles (LA) Galaxy have been revealed earlier this evening.

According to reports, the tickets for the Azkals vs LA Galaxy game are priced as follows: P15,500, P12,500, P10,500, P9500, P5,000 and P2,000.

Tickets will be available for purchase through Ticketworld outlets starting noontime, tomorrow.

The said LA Galaxy vs Azkals exhibition match will be happening on December 3, 2011 at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium. It is part of LA Galaxy's tour in Southeast Asia to promote their club.

Studio 23 and Balls will be airing the game live starting at 6:30 pm, with kick-off at 7 p.m. Its replay will be broadcast on ABS-CBN the following day, December 4, at 10:30 a.m.

Philippine Azkals SEA Games 2011 Schedule

The Philippine Azkals, the national football team of the Philippines, are competing in the Under-23 category in Southeast Asian Games (SEA) 2011 being held in Jakarta, Indonesia - which marks the team's return to SEA Games after six years.

Philippine Azkals SEA Games 2011 Game Schedule

In quest for their first SEA Games medal, the Philippines Azkals are set to face football powerhouse Vietnam for their first game happening today, November 3, 2011, at 4:30 pm at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta.

The rest of Philippine Azkals SEA Games 2011 schedule in the preliminary rounds are as follows:

November 7, 2011 (Monday) at 4:30 p.m.

Philippine Azkals vs Timor Leste - Lebak Bulus Stadium, Jakarta

November 11, 2011 (Friday) at 4:30 p.m.

Philippine Azkals vs Laos - Lebak Bulus Stadium, Jakarta

November 13, 2011 (Sunday) at 4:30 p.m.

Philippine Azkals vs Myanmar - Lebak Bulus Stadium, Jakarta

November 15, 2011 (Tuesday) at 7:30 p.m.

Philippine Azkals vs Brunei - Lebak Bulus Stadium, Jakarta

All of Azkals games in SEA Games 2011 will be telecast live on Studio 23 and AKTV (IBC-13).

The Philippine Under-23 SEA Games 2011 football team is composed of Jason de Jong (MF), Matthew Hartmann (MF), Mark Hartmann (MF), Roland Muller (GK), Carlos de Murga (DF), Gerardo Valmayor (FW), Raymark Fernandez (DF), Jeffrey Christiaens (MF), Marwin Angeles (MF), Jake Morallo (MF), OJ Porteria (MF), Paolo Pascual (GK), Joshua Beloya (FW), OJ Clarino (FW), Neckson Leonora (DF), Patrick Hinrichsen (MF) , Mark Drinkuth (MF), Jacques Van Bossche (DF), David Basa (DF) and Topher Camcam (GK).

Azkals' Anton Del Rosario, Simon Greatwich, Rob Gier, Nate Burkey, Misagh Bahadoran for Health and Beyond (Video)

Philippine Azkals members Anton Del Rosario, Simon Greatwich, Rob Gier, Nate Burkey, and Misagh Bahadoran are the newest ambassadors of Health and Beyond, a chain of stores which offers food supplements.

Philippine Azkals' Health and Beyond Ad Campaign

Check out below the behind-the-scenes video of the Azkals' photo shoot for Health and Beyond:

Azkals' Health and Beyond Photo Shoot | Courtesy of "dinkikai", Health and Beyond