Signed Azkals jersey
I was telling Rob Gier during our lunch with Azkals here in Jakarta that I wanted to have them sign something but I was a bit embarrassed. And with some encouragement from him to send over something for the team to sign (he said he would pass it around) I sent them the pics I took of them for signing.
Read MorePhilippine Footy/Azkals ✪ A once in a lifetime experience – Part II
Taking a picture behind the goal
Continued from yesterdays post on Watching the Suzuki Cup Philippines vs. Indonesia Semi-finals 2nd leg live. I want to add words to recount this crazy experience of taking pictures behind the pitch and waiting for the player to exit so we can convoy out with them, girls in cars beside the bus trying to get the players attention while smoking (Hmmmm… I wonder if that ever works with athletes? =P), and so much more!
Read MorePhilippine Footy/Azkals ✪ A once in a lifetime experience – Part I
Watching the Suzuki Cup Philippines vs. Indonesia Semi-finals 2nd leg live
I swear I meant to do this sooner… and I am sorry it’s so late! I decided to finally put up my post on Watching the Suzuki Cup Philippines vs. Indonesia Semi-finals 2nd leg live today! It’s only appropriate since today the Azkals are playing against Mongolia in the AFC Challenge Cup (THEY WON! WOOHOO!). It’s their first international competition since the one against Indonesia last December. You must wonder “Diplo Wife why did it take you so long?”
Read MoreSpot.ph’s Top 10 hottest male athletes… Azkals FTW!
Saw Spot.ph’s Top 10 hottest male athletes last night and it’s not surprise to me that 4 out of 10 are football players (pictured below) and there was only 1 basketball player. Though I thought there should have been more than one surfer! (With all that paddling, surfing creates that über hot V-shaped ripped upper body!) Shout out to Luke who I knew during my La Union surfing days!
I read this interesting article online (too bad I can’t find the link anymore!) that analyzed why football had the hottest players than other sports. (I totally agree! So many of them look like freaking models!) Basically with football you have regular guys – they don’t need to be too tall like in basketball or too muscular/bulky like in american football or wrestling, etc. They are just sorta your average guys, but hella ripped and fit from all the running! =P Do you agree?
(image: spot.ph)
7. JASON DE JONG
Read MoreThis half-Dutch, half-Pinoy cutie is the midfielder of the hottest football team of the moment, the Azkals. The 20 year-old is also eligible to play for the Netherlands, but lucky for us, he chose to play for Team Philippines instead. Catch more of Jason’s tanned skin and bright smile on the field as the Azkals are back in training for a new round of tournaments.
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Ford Supermodel of the World 2011 is Filipina Danica Flores Magpantay!
I woke up today to great news! Danica Flores Magpantay is the FIRST Filipino to win the Ford Supermodel of the World title! And about time too!
Read MoreJames response to Phil’s Teach Me How To Philly Video
James' reply to "Teach Me How To Philly"
I got home from lovely dinner and drinks with Diplo Friends at Birdcage and guess what was the first thing on top of my Facebook wall? Phil posting his brother’s own vid! This is too funny not to post asap and I am writing this with a smile on my face…
First…Remember Phil Younghusband’s video teaching us How To Philly??
(Philip’s Teach Me How to Philly)
Well THIS is James response to it! LOL!
Read MorePinoys send-off Azkals! Philippines vs Indonesia 2nd Leg Suzuki Cup 2010
Sorry I know this is quite delayed, since we’ve been so preoccupied with all the holiday celebrations. Anyway after the first leg, we got a text that there was going to be a “pep rally” at 2:30 pm the afternoon of the game at the Sultan Hotel. This was perfect for us, because we wanted to convoy with the team or go with the other supporters so that we weren’t an island in a sea of red like the first game!
Read MoreVideo: Highlights AFF Suzuki Cup 2010 Semi Final 2nd Leg Indonesia vs Philippines
Video highlights of the 2nd game of Philippines vs Indonesia in the Suzuki Cup Semi-finals after the jump.
Read MoreThe irony of it all – Indonesians in Malaysia concerned about not getting tickets
My friend forwarded me this article from The Jakarta Post:
Read More“I am afraid of not being able to get a ticket,” he said as quoted by Tempointeraktif.com.
Ali Hisyam, an Indonesian student in Kuala Lumpur, said he was also scouring for a ticket.
Tomorrow….
…I will write about my long but wonderful day yesterday – the pre-game ”pep rally,” going into the stadium, watching it and the sad but proud defeat. It was bittersweet, because not all of the experiences were positive. But it was nonetheless the experience of a lifetime – because we were at the right time, right place and pinoys are the nicest people!
Today I’m going to rest. I am exhausted from all the excitement and my brain doesn’t wanna work. And I am slightly sad too – it’s the natural crash after such a wonderful high of the Philippine vs Indonesia Suzuki Cup Semi-finals.
Just want to say, have a safe trip home National Football Team of the Philippines and their contingent! And thanks Azkals for the signed Jersey and the nice messages on my photo album of our lunch!
Read MoreLunch with The Azkals/Philippine Team
My favorite pic: Christ Greatwhich and Rob Gier with the Philippine flag
To show our support, the embassy hosted a lunch for the Azkals with the Filipino community. Mongolian food and other Pinoy party staples were served, like pancit, bbq and lumpia. The team arrived to a rousing welcome, and they were so gracious in allowing everyone to take pictures with them. They barely got to eat their lunch with all the picture taking! =P
Here they come! Neil Etheridge, James (winger) and Phil Younghusband (Striker)
It was so great to see Anton after sooooo long! Anton Del Rosario is the Right-back of Azkals/Philippine National Team
With wonder-goal keeer, Neil Etheridge
With Central Defense of the Azkals/Philippine National Team, Rob Gier
MANY more photos after the jump!
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