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Soccer a sleeping giant in RP

By Joaquin M. Henson | July 11, 2002 - 12:00am

The soccer mania triggered by the recent World Cup has left fans wondering if the sport could ever prosper here. What will it take to displace basketball as the Filipinos’ No. 1 spectator sport even as the...

Sports

Iloilo, Mendiola booters arrange title showdown

February 28, 2000 - 12:00am

ILOILO City - Host Iloilo and Mendiola United carved out contrasting semifinal wins Saturday to set up a showdown for the third Adidas Cup under-19 national football championship. The Ilonggos banked on Joebel...

Sports

PFF chief lauds Adidas Cup

February 16, 2000 - 12:00am

Philippine Football Federation president Rene Adad yesterday cited the Adidas Cup under-19 football competitions as a stepping stone for young hopefuls to the national team. "The Adidas Cup has become a ground...

Sports

12 teams play in Adidas Cup

February 14, 2000 - 12:00am

Twelve of the country's top youth squads will vie for top honors as the national finals of the third Adidas Cup football tournament unfolds Feb.

Sports