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Excellent well-illustrated history of football in the Philippines.
Published in concert between the Philippine Football Federation and the University of Asia & the Pacific through professor, economist, and author Dr. Bernardo Villegas, Ph.D., the 232-page paperback details the beginnings of the game in the Philippines from its pioneers to mythical players right up to the renaissance following the 2010 Suzuki Cup.
The book features among others, the great Paulino Alcantara, the Filipino-Spaniard who played for both the Philippines, Spain, and FC Barcelona, and who held the club’s scoring record of 369 goals in all competitions from 1912-1927 until Argentine Lionel Messi smashed the 87-year old record in 2014. Some of the early clubs such as Nomads, Lions, and the Bohemians to name a few as well as modern national squads, clubs, and leagues are given their due.
23 x 15 cms, softback, 232 pages.
2016
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