Cheng, the man behind the scenes for Filipinas, leaves PH national team

Jeff Cheng (first, front row) takes a selfie with the young Filipinas during happier times. —PHOTO FROM PHILIPPINE WOMEN’S NATIONAL TEAM/FACEBOOK The future of the Philippine women’s football team, almost a year removed from a historic debut in the Fifa (International Federation of Football Associations) Women’s World Cup, was put under a cloud of uncertainty…

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Japan’s Ran Takahashi leaves Manila to treat knee injury

FILE–Japan’s Ran Takahashi during a VNL 2024 game in Manila. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Japan star Ran Takahashi has already departed Manila to treat his nagging knee injury especially the Paris Olympics just a little over a month away, according to Philippine National Volleyball Federation Tats Suzara. Takahashi on Friday was shut down for…

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Mauricio Pochettino leaves Chelsea despite progress as club gamble again | Football News

Mauricio Pochettino had cooled off by the time he walked into the Stamford Bridge press conference room after Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Tottenham but his interview with Sky Sports, a short time earlier, showed the tension bubbling beneath the surface. “I think enough is enough,” he said when asked about the continuing speculation around his…

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Mauricio Pochettino leaves Chelsea by mutual consent after just one season in charge | Football News

Mauricio Pochettino has left Chelsea by mutual consent after just one season in charge. Pochettino led a youthful Blues side to the Carabao Cup final and FA Cup semi-finals, and despite a season largely of struggles, ended the Premier League campaign with five successive wins to secure European football with a sixth-place finish. Chelsea ended…

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Thomas Tuchel on Man Utd managerial list if Erik ten Hag leaves – Paper Talk | Football News

The top stories and transfer rumours from Saturday’s newspapers… THE TIMES Thomas Tuchel is on a list of managers under consideration at Manchester United should the club decide to part company with Erik ten Hag. Chelsea’s issues around finding a front-of-shirt sponsor are set to resurface with no deal so far announced for next season,…

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Trisha Tubu leaves Sisi Rondina impressed after showdown

Farm Fresh Foxies’ Trisha Tubu against Choco Mucho Flying Titas’ SIsi Rondina in the PVL ALl-Filipino Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Sisi Rondina heaped praise on Farm Fresh’s rising star Trisha Tubu after her career-high 32 points pushed Choco Mucho to its limits in the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference. Tubu reset her career best…

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Roma Doromal leaves Ateneo happy with team’s growth

Graduating Ateneo Blue Eagles player Roma Mae Doromal in her last UAAP women’s volleyball game. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Roma Mae Doromal believes her commitment to the Ateneo Blue Eagles will be her biggest legacy to the team as she ended collegiate stint on Wednesday.  Doromal finished her collegiate chapter with nine digs and…

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NorthPort slump leaves Arvin stumped

Arvin Tolentino —PBA IMAGES NorthPort ace Arvin Tolentino had little to say about the Batang Pier’s four-game slump that had the club looking different from the mighty team it was at the start of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Philippine Cup. “I really don’t know, too,” he told reporters in Filipino on Sunday night, shortly…

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Manchester United’s Mainoo says Liverpool draw leaves ‘bad taste’

Manchester United’s English midfielder #37 Kobbie Mainoo (L) celebrates after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on April 7, 2024. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) Kobbie Mainoo says Manchester United need to learn how to “see…

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UST continues to coast, leaves UP marooned in last place

University of Santo Tomas’ (UST) shorter than usual lineup raised doubts as to how it would match up against taller opponents in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. The Tigresses have one of the shortest height averages in the league—and that was not by design. “We were also looking for taller players, but it

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