The Philippine Football Federation and football community have paid tribute to Neil Etheridge following his retirement from international football, honoring his 18-year legacy with the national team.
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With a historic finals berth secured, the Philippine women’s football team has turned its full attention to completing its SEA Games mission — winning gold.
The Philippines marked a milestone at the 2025 SEA Games as both the men’s and women’s national football teams advanced to the semifinals, with the men setting the tone before the Filipinas delivered a dominant 6-0 victory over Malaysia.