Phil Younghusband is Hungry for More!

In spite of scoring a handful of goals at the recently concluded AFC Challenge Cup, Azkals striker Phil Younghusband would rather share the credit with his team mates than take it all for himself.

The six goals he collectively scored from the Azkals' matches against five other countries have merited Phil the Golden Boot award. He also ranked third in the International Football Federation of History and Statistics' World Top Scorer list for March, and joined the roster of Goal.com's Asian Best XI for March.
"Nagpapasalamat ako sa lahat ng team mates ko kasi kung wala sila then imposible to win the award," he told Bulletin Entertainment and other members of the press at the launch of Snickers' newest campaign on April 13.
The Azkals clinched third place at the Challenge Cup, held last month in Nepal, following the team's victories against Palestine, Tajikistan, and India. It is not surprising then that the Azkals climbed from 156 to 148 in the FIFA World Ranking.
"I think it's great because if Azkals have success then football in the Philippines has success. Hopefully it continues and hopefully we can sustain because we want it to be long-term," said Phil.
He is apparently extra inspired to play football because of his ladylove, actress Angel Locsin, has continued to express her happiness for him and that she is proud of him and his accomplishments.
"I think we've been very lucky and very blessed. She won an award (Best Actress at this year's PMPC Star Awards for Movies for 'In The Name Of Love'), I won an award, so I think we're good for each other. She offered her congratulations… She's been there all the way," the star player added.
Phil took a well-deserved break during the Holy Week, bonding with his brother-team mate James and their younger sister in La Union.
"Nag-surf ako… It was fun. It was my first time… And I was with my family, because I haven't spent much time with my family because we were in Nepal for three weeks. We went to La Union before for a trainers program, and we decided to go back because it was nice, we stayed at a nice resort," he enthused.
Although he didn't get to spend Holy Week with Angel as she was in Hong Kong, Phil assured that "we're in touch. We're always in touch."
  His darling Angel.
The Filipino-British footballer appreciates how Angel stood up for him amid the criticisms that the team got at the height of the sexual harassment issue involving two other members of the Azkals and match commissioner Cristy Ramos.
"Angel's amazing. She'll fight for everyone she loves and that's the sort of person she is. I feel very happy and very blessed and privileged that I have someone like Angel to defend not just me, she defended the team, she defended everyone involved. She's so supportive of me and the team. It's great to have her around," Phil said at length.
On a lighter note, Phil will work with Angel on the boob tube in his first mainstream acting assignment, a guest appearance on the latter's sitcom, "Toda Max."
"Mas kumportable ako sa loob ng field. It's more difficult to act. I admire the talent of actors. I admired Angel's before, but to see the things she goes through… I'm really proud of her," he related.
No amount of prodding will apparently make Phil define the true status of his relationship with Angel, as he maintained, "Right now, why change something when it's not broken? We're happy, everything's going well… Everyday I fall more and more in love with her."
Phil, along with James and Azkals captain Aly Borromeo, graced the launch of Snickers' latest campaign, "You're not you when you're hungry." The three are self-confessed fans of the brand.
"Sports is an excellent way to show that when you're hungry, you can't really perform at your best. As we know, football is a universal sport, it has become very popular especially in the Philippines with these guys," said Lizette de Guzman, national sales manager of Mars Philippines, Inc., the makers of Snickers.

Courtesy of: mb.com

Phil is an Asian Best!

Phil Younghusband’s solid striking in last month’s AFC Challenge Cup in Nepal has earned for the Azkals ace forward a spot in a mythical “Asian Best XI” put together by the football website Goal.Com.
Younghusband, who scored a tournament-best six goals during the Azkals’ historic drive to third place in the Challenge Cup, earned the site’s nod as top striker for March in the list of top performers from all over Asia.
“The Azkals had to be the biggest story of the AFC Challenge Cup with their run to third place, and the former top scorer for Chelsea’s youth team became a hero to his country after netting six goals and earning the tournament’s Golden Boot,” the website for international football news wrote of Younghusband.
“The 24-year-old striker had a fine tournament, including a decisive double in the win over India, as well as the opener in their semifinal defeat to Turkmenistan,” it added.
The Fil-British is in the company of high profile booters like Shinji Kagawa of Borussia Dortmund (center midfielder), Suchao Nuchnum of Buriram United (left midfielder), and Koo Ja-Cheol of Augsburg (right midfielder).
Goalkeeper Baba Malick of Lekhwiya, rightback Salem Al Dosari of Al Hilal, center-backs Alex Wilkinson of Central Coast Mariners and Mohammad Nosrati of Persepolis, left-back Hassan Ashjari of Sepahan, center midfielder Pak Nam-Chol, the Challenge Cup MVP and key player of back-to-back champion North Korea, and attacking midfielder Nam Tae-Hee of Lekhwiya, are also in.
Graham Arnold of Central Coast Mariners was named manager of the “Asian Best XI.”
Goal.com is also conducting a reader’s poll on its Asian Player of the Month and Younghusband enjoyed the lead after two days, garnering 48.51 percent of the votes at presstime. The voting ends on April 5.

Angel defends boyfriend and team

Star Awards for Movies Best Actress Angel Locsin has spoken up in defense of the Azkals and special friend Phil Younghusband after Arnold Clavio questioned the ethnicity and behavior of the said Philippine Football Team.
 Arnold said, “Hindi ko kayo kakultura. Hindi naman kayo Filipino. Nagpapanggap lang kayong kayumanggi. Hindi kayo dito lumaki, mahirap yun. Insensitive.”
 Angel, who is not usually vocal about personal issues, expressed her views in her Twitter account.
 She tweeted: "I think Arnold Clavio’s a good person. But this time, sobrang foul lang. That’s his opinion. This is mine. Madali lang sumira ng reputasyon, mahirap ibalik. Konting sensitivity lang sana."
  “Kagaya ng sinabi ko, tingin ko talaga mabait sa akin si Tito Arnold. Mabait siyang tao. Pero iyon lang, naawa lang ako doon sa tao (Phil). Nagpakahirap, nandoon sa ibang bansa, lumalaban dala yung pangalan ng Pilipinas,” Angel added.
  She clarified that she and Arnold are not fighting, and that she understands that he did not have a bad intention with his remark.
  “Siyempre, pag nagki-care ka or nagmamahal sa isang tao at nakikita mong nasasaktan na sila, so parang unfair naman iyon. I'm sure hindi naman sinasadya ni Kuya Arnold yung statement niya, siguro nadala lang or wala siyang masamang intensiyon,” she said.
  Angel said she feels hurt at how some people judge the team, particularly Phil. She feels that their judgment is uncalled for, especially that Phil is proud to represent the Philippines in international football competitions.
  “Kawawa naman, proud na proud niyang nire-represent ang Pilipinas. Mas Filipino pa nga sa akin iyon kung tutuusin. Tapos hindi pala siya Filipino sa tingin ng iba. Ang sakit lang. Huwag naman sanang ganoon,”Angel remarked.
Arnold has apologized for his comments. Star Awards for Movies Best Actress Angel Locsin has spo
whenever i call my american friends "mate" they make a disgusted look.

Angel is doing ABS-CBN’s sitcom “Toda Max,”and is slated to shoot a movie with Bea Alonzo, Toni Gonzaga and Angelica Panganiban. 

Aly Borromeo: Not coming to AFC

  Aly Borromeo, our national football team's captain, will not be able to make it to the AFC Challenge Cup tomorrow because of an injury in the knee. Aww...

@PhilYHusband Miss being out there with you guys too man! Scene out there looks good, hope you guys acclimatize well!

— Aly Borromeo (@alybor11) March 3, 2012

Younghusbands: So, how's life?

So, how's life for the two brothers that changed the meaning of football for our country? Well, they're doing great. As a matter of fact, they're doing more than great. James and Phil are actually endorsing for Aronamin Gold, a vitamin that gives helps increase your level and helps improve your mood. If you must be wondering why the Younghusbands might take such vitamins, well, I hope you're not forgetting about them still being football players who have to practice long hours a day and have to get enough rest for games and matches.
  So how much time do the brothers really have to spend some bonding moments with their friends and family?
  All of us know that Phil is currently dating actress Angel Locsin -heartbreaker moment-. So, how do they get time to actually see each other, what with both of their hazy schedules?

   “I don’t know, I mean, we try to find time. I mean Angel is busy with her movie as well; she’s [working] 24/7 at the moment. But ah when we see, we talk and we understand that work is priority and we support each other.” Phil says in his sexy British accent.
  Since James' latest breakup with Fiona Faulkner, he dedicates his time to his ten-year-old sister, Keri.
     “She’s doing good now. She’s stronger than me and Phil. She always has a smile on her face. She’s enjoying everything she does. And we’re trying to help her find out what she wants, what things she enjoys—like hip-hop dancing, and tennis.” James says proudly.
  “She tried football but I don’t think she’s a team player,” Phil jokes.
   
  To add some fun to the blog I found some pictures trending online that shows James and Phil when they were young. Oh yes! 

James, Keri, and Phil

Wow, who knew Phil could have been so fat when he was young?

SIGHTINGS:

  Neil Etheridge seen taking the next flight to Manila from Dubai. Can't wait to see him play for the Azkals against the Malaysian team. Aly Borromeo spotted at yesterday's game against Philippine Army, playing for his club, Kaya FC. Congrats Kaya for winning and for getting your captain back in shape!
  Seeing some action with Chieffy Caligdong, despite his injury he still manages to visit The 4th Mizuno Pascual Lab Football Festival in Barotac Nuevo. Paolo Pascual seen in the opening of the Bolkiah Cup hosted by the country of Brunei. Good luck with your game today -February 6- against Laos, Paolo!     
  Misagh Bahadoran seen arriving at the Azkals Sports Bar in the afternoon. Phil Younghusband at the ASAP 2012, promoting the Azkals' game against Malaysia on Wednesday! Jason Sabio leaves Tali to watch The Rivalry: Ateneo vs. La Salle.
  Wow. A lot of Azkal action this week! Hope to see more in a couple of days!

  Wait for more on the Azkals and their next game against -drumroll, please- the Malaysian Tigers!
              Stay tuned everyone.....

Azkals vs. Ah Ahli Dubai: WE WON!!!

Yes, you heard that right, Philippines won against the Ah Ahli of Dubai with the score of 3-1 last night. Congratulations Azkals!

  If you haven't noticed, our defense was far more guarded then what we had when we played against Uzbekistan last Saturday. It was a relief that our defense was that strong that the Ah Ahli could only manage to kick in one goal. But of course, who could get past Jason Fabio, Luis Guirado, and Roland Muller at the same time, right? 

  Thanks to Phil for scoring twice at the game yesterday! We are very lucky to have both Younghusbands in the team, one managing the scoring, and the other managing that the scoring does happen.

 

  And who else to score one of the goals but, our latest addition to the team, Denis Wolf. With the help from Angel Guirado, who passed a through ball to James Younghusband who's touch got deflected by the keeper but went straight to Denis Wolf who was lurking in the box. Denis Wolf scored his very first international goal wearing the Azkals' blue uniform. More power, Denis!

  Which reminds me really. I keep on typing Denis Wolf's name on the search bar in Twitter but never find him. So, I'm just guessing now that he's too busy to make himself an account in Twitter, which is kind of lame really.

  And guess what? Neil Etheridge is going to try to fly over and play goalkeeper for the Azkals' next game against the Australian U-23 team on Thursday at 11 pm on Studio 23. Thank you, Neil! 

  Good luck on your next game Azkals! More power to the dogs in blue! -LOL-

  Stay tuned for more updates! Later, guys!

 

Phil Younghusband: Is he really serious with his relationship with Angel Locsin?

Full Name: Philip James Placer Younghusband
Birth Date: August 4, 1987 (24 Years Old)
Birth Place: Ashford, Middlesex, England
Height: 5'11
Field Position: Forward
Current Club: Loyola Meralco Sparks
Current Number: 10

Hotness Level: 5/10 -If you disagree, prove me wrong!-

Phil, the younger brother of James Younghusband, was born to a Filipino mother, Susan Younghusband, and an English father, Philip James Sr. He is the middle child, between James, 25, and Keri, 9.
  So, all of you must have heard he is currently dating a Filipino actress, Ms. Angel Locsin. Excuse me, but haven't you noticed that Phil never mentioned her as his "girlfriend"? I mean, if you'd look at some of his interviews, which could be found in youtube, he always mentioned the words "dating" and "future". Wow, girls, -if you are a girl- if I'm going to give some advice on love, here's this: If a girl talks about the future, its normal. But if a guy talks about his future, he's pretty dang serious. So if you're squealing with delight about Phil not calling Angel as his "girlfriend" yet, then you'd better stop smiling 'cause I'm pretty sure he's more serious with her than you guys would think. I'd actually give him 5 months till' he proposes. Sorry dudes. Hate to kill your hopes.
  Okay, to make up for what I just said -or typed, technically- I would love to share a video with you. If you haven't watched this video yet you'd thank me for telling you. Okay, so there's this video out of Phil videoing himself do his quirky -but fun- dance: The Philly. I know, sounds really weird right? But still, if you're a fan of James, you'd be delighted to see him later on in the video.

Visit this:    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wh_45xiuGqM

 Enjoy!!! More posts on Phil later! Stay tuned.