Tondo boys' football dreams on 'The Correspondents'
MANILA, Philippines - Do Filipinos have the talent to make it to the World Cup?
Aside from basketball, football is now fast gaining popularity in the Philippines. From schools to the streets, more and more kids are playing football or soccer, not just for fun but also for a living.
This Tuesday (Jan 19) on “The Correspondents,” Dominic Almelor will put himself in the shoes of Tondo’s young football aficionados who dream of making a name in the sport.
Joseph, Roberto, and Christian are all members of Tondo’s Futkalero team. Roberto said poverty has not stopped them from playing the game. Joseph, in fact, is a star player for football in Arellano University.
All of them hope of a better future through football. See their struggle this Tuesday (Jan 19) on “The Correspondents” right after “Bandila” on ABS-CBN.
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The country has the talent.
The country has the talent. It is matter of finding it and practicing. Prepare the body to physically do the tasks and learn the skill levels and have the stamina to be a champion. Military squats, jumping rope, leg press stationary weight machines, and cross country running anyone can do; but the desire to train two or more hours a day requires determined individuals. After all soccer (international football) is a team sport. Something the Olympic committee in the United States did that I was impressed with was helped their promising Olympic Athletes to find regular jobs that still allowed time to train during the evenings and weekends. The salary income permitted the athletes to train with the ability to support the financial burden needed such as the proper diet and sports equipment (wear and tear of proper shoes) to prepare more effectively.