We watched the Philippine-Sri Lanka football game last Sunday via the television facilities of the Manila Doctors Hospital, and we were all happy that the Philippines won 4-0. Basketball and boxing have long dominated as the most watched sports in the Philippines and it has been quite refreshing to note that football has come of age to the Philippine viewing public; the Philippines is starting to realize the thrills of the sport that the rest of the world already enjoys. I think that the name Azkals (referring to mutts, literally meaning "street dog") is perfect to hint on the uphill climb we face, akin to the chances of a half-breed's chance in a dog show. Having tried playing fullback in the hot sweltering sun (many eons ago, I might add), I know that football is a difficult game of practice, coordination and teamwork. Here's hoping that the love affair doesn't go ningas cogon, but continues for a long long time. Go Go Azkals!
Poll question of the day--Does Angel Locsin's rumored romance with James Younghusband have anything to do with the sport's growing popularity?
1 comment:
you played football??? kidding right?
by the way its Angel and Phil, not James.
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