Younghusbands Launch 3rd Chelsea FC School In Asia

Popular British-Filipino Azkal striker siblings Phil and James Younghusband have partnered with their former club, the English Premiere League football club Chelsea, in creating the Chelsea FC Soccer School in the Philippines.

The Philippine school is the third in the region after Hong Kong in 2009 and Malaysia, 2010.

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PH Azkals advance!

The PH Azkals defeated Taikistan 2-1 to advance to the semifinals of the 2012 AFC Challenge Cup at the Halchowk Stadium in Kathmandu, Nepal.

The Azkals found themselves trailing in the first half, 0-1, after a controversial goal by a Tajikistan player.

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Azkals May Miss Top Players

The feeling of joy and fulfilment of the national football team, popularly known as the Azkals, following their strong and inspiring stand against Southeast Asian Games champion Malaysia Wednesday night is being tempered by the uncertainty of having a diluted lineup in the coming AFC Challenge Cup.

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Who is Phil Younghusband?

Philip James Placer "Phil" Younghusband , known as Phil Younghusband, one of the Azkals' most talked about players, topped the list of Google Philippines' newsmakers last week since the team Azkals won over  Mongolia Blue Wolves in the Panaad Stadium.

Phil Younghusband was born on 4 August 1987, an English–Filipino footballer who plays as a forward. He spent two years unattached between 2008 and 2010 after being released by Chelsea but he continues to be involved with the Philippines national team.

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