MLS All-Star Game and Azkals vs. Kuwait match will air in ABS-CBN Sports

The football fever in the country peaks today (July 28) as ABS-CBN Sports brings viewers two world-class matches on Studio 23, featuring football superstars David Beckham and Thierry Henry and our very own Philippine Azkals football team.

Before Phil Younghusband, Chieffy Caligdong, and Neil Etheridge lead the Azkals against Kuwait's Al-Azraq, watch Major League Soccer (MLS) All-Stars Beckham, Henry, and Donovan face-off with English Premier League’s Manchester United for this year’s much-anticipated MLS All-Star game.

This is the second time the Manchester United Red Devils, led by Wayne Rooney, was invited to play against the loaded MLS selection in the annual event. Last year, the Reds beat the All-Stars with a score of 5-2.

Catch the MLS All-Stars’ quest for retribution via satellite from the Red Bull Arena in New Jersey, USA on Studio 23 at 8:30am.

Meanwhile, it’s now or never for the Philippine Azkals football team as they face Kuwait again for the second leg of their World Cup Qualifying match (July 28) at the Rizal Memorial Stadium.

Team Azkals, the underdog after a 0-3 loss in the first leg held in Kuwait, is gearing up for a mighty return as it welcomes back suspended midfielder Stephan Schrock and team captain Aly Borromeo in the lineup.

Watch the continuation of the Azkals’ historic run as ABS-CBN Sports airs the match live on Studio 23 at 5:30pm with replays on Friday (July 29), 3pm on Balls Channel and on Saturday (July 30), 7am on ABS-CBN Channel 2.

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Philippine Azkals' AFC 1st leg replay on Studio 23 and Balls

Celebrate again the glorious moment as The Philippine Azkals displayed their smashing performance defeating the Mongolia Blue Wolves in 2-0 victory. A replay airing of the first leg of the AFC Challenge Cup pre-qualifying match will be shown on Studio 23 and Balls cable channel.

Replay Schedules:

Studio 23 - February 12, 6PM

Balls (Skycable 34)- February 13, 6PM

Philippine Azkals defeated the Mongolia Blue Wolves; Victory for the sport of soccer in the Philippines

The Philippine Azkals is sending a message that we can definitely excel in soccer as the Philippine national football team defeated the Mongolia Blue Wolves with 2-0 victory on Wednesday night (February 9) in their AFC Challenge Cup pre-qualifying match at a full-packed Panaad Stadium in Bacolod City.

Azkals' Emilio "Chieffy" Caligdong delivered a spectacular first goal with a smashing kick right between the legs of the Mongolian goalie. Sealing the win is the second goal scored by Phil Younghusband.

It is a great victory for Azkals and for the sport of soccer in the Philippines. It will definitely add more interest, love and deep appreciation to the sport.

Philippines is known for their love to basketball, boxing, bowling and billiards.

The second leg of this pre-qualifying match will be in the home court of Mongolia on March 15.