Kwento Ni Toto: Football

Thursday, March 2, 2023

Football frenzy in the Philippines as LaLiga and M88 Mansion fly in Atlético de Madrid superstar Tiago Mendes for a must-see event!

Toto 8:00:00 AM

It was a thrilling moment for football fans in the Philippines as Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid faced off in the El Derbi de Madrid watch party organized by LaLiga and M88 Mansion. Football star Tiago Mendes also graced the event and shared his thoughts about his former team's closest opponent.

Tiago Mendes, who visited the country for the first time, expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome he received from the Filipino fans. He played a crucial role as a midfielder for Atlético de Madrid in their most successful stages, which included winning the LaLiga Santander title in 2014 and Atlético de Madrid's first derby win in 14 years.

The El Derbi de Madrid is a special football fixture that highlights the clash between two of the most prestigious clubs across the globe. The event was filled with exciting trivia games and raffle, where lucky fans and guests got to take home limited edition LaLiga balls, jerseys, and M88 Mansion and beIN Sports prizes. The official Real Madrid supporters club (Peña Madridista de Filipinas), representatives from the Spanish Embassy, and local sports stars like James Younghusband, Stephan Schrock, and PBA player Franky Johnson were among the invited guests.

During the event, Tiago shared his personal thoughts about Real Madrid, saying that their consistency in winning is what makes them special. He commended his long-time rival team for having great players who make it difficult to play against them, adding that it was an honor to compete with them.

The football star also gave advice to young Filipino football enthusiasts not to give up on their dreams of playing the sport. He encouraged them to follow their dreams and never give up, saying that it is the path to happiness.

LaLiga is not just a professional football league but also a socially responsible organization that aims to promote football locally and internationally. According to LaLiga Delegate to the Philippines Almudena Gomez, they believe that the appreciation and interest for football is increasing among Filipinos. They are committed to bringing exciting events for the Filipino fans and giving back to the community.

Recently, LaLiga also held the Heroes Off The Pitch Gala Dinner, where they conferred awards to Filipino athletes and organizations for their invaluable contribution to the growth of football and sports in the Philippines.

Filipino fans of LaLiga Santander can catch all the games on beIN Sports channels (Sky & Cignal TV), beIN connect, and Setanta Sports platform.

About LaLiga: LaLiga is a global, innovative and socially responsible organisation which is a leader in the leisure and entertainment sector. It is a private sports association composed of the 20 public limited sports companies (SADs) and clubs of LaLiga Santander and the 22 of LaLiga SmartBank, and is responsible for organising professional football competitions in Spain. LaLiga is the football competition with the most social media followers in the world, with over 164 million followers across 17 platforms in 20 different languages. With its headquarters in Madrid (Spain), it is present in 41 countries through 11 offices and 44 delegates. The organisation carries out its social work through its foundation and was the world's first professional football league to establish a league for intellectually challenged footballers: LaLiga Genuine Santander. About M88 Mansion

M88 Mansion is one of the pioneers of online gaming entertainment in Asia. It has rapidly grown to a regional operation and has formed partnerships and associations across the globe. Established in 2007, M88 Mansion to date, displays the largest and the most diversified collection of sports betting offers, casino slot games and table games as well as live dealer casino games. With almost two thousand employees supporting more than 1,000,000 customers in the Southeast Asian region, M88 Mansion continuously strives to provide optimum Customer Care support to its valued players ensuring a safe, secure and a fun place to play, proving its claim to be the number one gaming destination in Asia.

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Sunday, June 24, 2012

Travel and Events

Teen Azkals, Sustaining The Future of Philippine Football

Toto 9:12:00 AM

Recently, the fame and prestige of James and Phil Younghusband has grown very much in just a short span of time and same with the sudden uplift of interest of young blooded sports-minded kids into football. It has truly become a sensation. I'm not well versed with the names of the players but I know football since I was a kid and as far as I know the game kickball rooted from the football. One more thing, when I was a kid and until I was a teenager I only watched their games on television.

Since the Philippine football team are becoming well known with their winnings, the team manager Mr. Alvin Caranza U17-19 aims to have a new breed of Teen Azkals that starts with good foundation that's why they are going to have the upcoming Teen Azkals National Football Selection which will be held in two locations, one in UP Diliman, Quezon City on July 7 and 8, 2012 which is for the NCR Selection and the other one is for the Philippine Team Selection on August 4-12, 2012 in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental Football Grounds.

So, for the moms, dads, relatives, schools and organizations if you know your kids or someone you know displays a strong interest in football please do encourage them to participate on the said selection venues. It will for sure help them a lot and help the country as well.

During the blogger's night in Cafe Lupe, Antipolo speakers shares their talk and insights about football and road safety.

Manager Mr. Alvin Carranza said that supporting the age group will keep the momentum forward. He also bring forth his vast influence and business networks to make this league exciting and successful.

One of the speaker Mr Ebong Joson of the Philippine Football Federation coach talks about the European Culture and Football Management. He also disclosed that Panaad is one of the best place for Football Tournament with regards to security, venue and capacity. He then explained the great difference between height and skills and the culture and language of football.

Coach Cleng Cacacho who coaches for an International School talks about more local exposure and more games in the local level. He pinpoints that with Europeans they got many clubs and games. He further explains the difference of a women's team and men's team. Women's team requires a certain level of training and pampering.

Mr. Atoy Sta. Cruz also made a simple talk about advocating road safety and he explains the issue regarding motorists having an early warning device place or in tact in all vehicles which is needed when having a car problem.

After the talks the much awaited raffle was conducted. An all expense Tagaytay and Taal trip won by Carlo Camilo Valenzona and Ms. Grace Nicolas' daughter while the all expense Trip to Bacolod won bby Florencio Jusay and Dennison Uy.

Please visit the Teen Azkals Fan page https://www.facebook.com/teenazkals for more updates.