Inside Bayer Leverkusen’s academy: Bundesliga champions want to sustain their success and know youth is key | Football News

What is there left for Bayer Leverkusen to achieve? Putting that question to sporting director Simon Rolfes on a recent visit to the Bundesliga champions, his answer is a surprising one. He talks not of more glory but of developing the academy. “We only have two players at the moment in our squad from the…

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Gilas Pilipinas youth star Andy Gemao out of Fiba U18 Asia Cup

FILE–Gilas Pilipinas’ Andy Gemao during a game against Indonesia in the Seaba qualifiers in Malaysia.–Photo from Malaysia Basketball Association MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas boys will miss star Andy Gemao in their Fiba U18 Asia Cup campaign starting on Monday evening (Manila time) in Amman, Jordan. The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) on Sunday revealed…

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Rohan Luthra: Derby County sign Crystal Palace academy graduate and former England youth international goalkeeper | Transfer Centre News

Derby County sign Crystal Palace academy graduate Rohan Luthra, who was a free agent after leaving Cardiff City; Luthra is an ex-England youth goalkeeper, who made history last year when he became the first British South Asian ever to play in goal in English football’s top two divisions

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UST Tigresses make sure youth not wasted on the young

UST Tigresses’ Cassie Carballo in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Not many would have listed University of Santo Tomas (UST) as a potential finalist before the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament started. After all, the Golden Tigresses did not look like they had a lot to work with on paper, with…

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Gilas Youth gets tough draw for 2024 Fiba U17 World Cup

FILE–Kieffer Alas and the Gilas Pilipinas boys youth team in in the Fiba U16 Asian Championship last year. –FIBA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — The Gilas Pilipinas Youth team was drawn to the group of death in the 2024 Fiba Under-17 World Cup from Jun 29 to July 7 in Istanbul, Turkey. The Philippines was slated…

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South Asians in Football Weekly: Former England youth Adil Nabi could make Pakistan debut in World Cup qualifiers | Football News

The latest edition of South Asians in Football Weekly is out after another fine week for the community in the Beautiful Game… Former England youth international Adil Nabi will feature for Pakistan in their matches against Jordan if international clearance is received in time, Sky Sports News understands. The West Brom academy graduate has finally…

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Gilas flaunts youth movement in win over Chinese Taipei

Gilas Pilipinas’ Kai Sotto and Dwight Ramors in the Filipinos’ game against Chinese Taipei in the Fiba Asia Cup qualifiers. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—If Sunday was any indication, Gilas Pilipinas’ youth is something to be excited about heading forward. The national team demolished Chinese Taipei, 106-53, at Philsports Arena in Pasig and one of the…

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GAB Youth mini fly title at stake in Iloilo

Jason Brillo (right) and John Kevien Jimenez are ready to rumble for the GAB Youth minimumweight title on Friday in Passi, Iloilo. MP Promotions/Wendell Alinea PASSI, Iloilo—The Games and Amusements Board Youth mini flyweight crown will be on the line Friday as Manny Pacquiao Presents: Blow-by-Blow takes center stage at City of Passi Arena. John…

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Scottish Premiership: Birmingham City and England youth midfielder Brandon Khela to join Ross County on loan | Transfer Centre News

Birmingham City teenager Brandon Khela is set for a loan move to Scotland for the rest of the season, Sky Sports News understands. Sky Sports News revealed earlier this week that the youngster has been attracting loan interest – and the 18-year-old midfielder is now poised to continue his development north of the border. Sikh-Punjabi…

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EJ Obiena inspires young athletes at Siklab Youth Sports Awards

Young Heroes Awardees during the 3rd Siklab Youth Sports Awards. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO MANILA, Philippines–For most, if not all, of the awardees, the 3rd Siklab Youth Sports Awards held at the Market! Market! Activity Center in Taguig City on Monday evening was a night to remember. Projected as bright prospects in their respective sport, majority of…

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