Philippine National Team Azkals - Image Source

Soccer has never been the primary sports in the Philippines but there are many schools that promote and practices soccer. Mostly soccer is mainly supported in big private schools since it does need a big space to be able to conduct game matches. Due to this limitation of resources, many Filipino people have lack knowledge about such kind of sports and that we don't have any public area that we would able to practice and play with friends.

I was able to gain knowledge about soccer during my high school and that I have my opportunity to play as well inside the school wherein I participated in a Founder's Day soccer tournament. If only soccer is well promoted to the public especially at school, I am sure that we can develop new promising players that could join up the future national team that could give the quality game in soccer as well as can compete efficiently to international teams.

It was around the year 2000 where the Philippines have published the construction of Philippine's national team in soccer team Azkals. It was really a blessing to all Filipino soccer fans that they should rejoice and be proud that someone has created a team of quality soccer players from different club.

I just can remember that they have published it on national television to inform the public that the Philippines have now a very own national team that can compete with other international teams in the world of soccer. Filipinos were so excited that they are always on track on every match which is being televised in national sports channel.

Azkals in Full Force

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Even if national soccer team Azkals is not being supported and funded by the Philippine government, we are thankful that there is an individual who really put up some investment since he trusts Filipino quality in soccer and that Filipinos can compete with international standards.

Dan Palami who really paved the way and boost the confidence of Filipino people to practice more and be competitive. His own money investment really helps improve the quality of games that Filipino can give on soccer games.

When they first attempt to qualify on the 2007 ASEAN Football, it was really a good improvement after a long time international play. The team was tried to qualify on 2018 FIFA World Cup but they were not successful since the team didn't make it on their match groupings against other countries in Asian Football Confederation.

I am sure that on the upcoming World Cup I can see Philippine Team Azkals qualify and that they can compete with other teams internationally. Their experience and dedication would be a great tool to achieve those goals.