| |
|
WORLD CUP KICKS OFF FRIDAY ON ABS-CBN?S ?BALLS? CHANNEL
By Ronnie Nathanielsz
PhilBoxing.com
Fri, 11 Jun 2010
The biggest sporting event in the world, the FIFA World Cup of football kicks off on Friday at 10:00 p.m. over the ABS-CBN SkyCable sports channel ?Balls? which is aired on Channel 34.
Host nation South Africa takes on the exciting Mexican national team which recently found a distinguished supporter in pound-for-pound king and ?Fighter of the Decade? Manny Pacquiao who was given a Mexican team jersey which he gladly wore during a press conference hosted by the Governor of Nayarit and well-known boxing promoter Fernando Beltran.
Soccer writer Luis Bueno reports that Mexico has reason to be optimistic. With the likes of Carlos Salcido and Rafael Marquez leading the way, Mexico has more European-based players now than ever before.
Coupled with a mix of domestic-based veterans (Cuauhtemoc Blanco, Gerardo Torrado) and youngsters (Efrain Juarez, Guillermo Ochoa), El Tri's elusive formula for World Cup success could finally appear in South Africa.
The Mexicans are anchoring their World Cup hopes on its young players like Giovani Dos Santos, Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez, Carlos Vela who has played some dazzling football for English Premier League squad Arsenal and Efrain Juarez.
The quartet who will see action for the first time in the World Cup and are expected to make a breakthrough on the world's biggest stage.
Bueno notes that Hernandez made noise when he was snatched up by English giant Manchester United recently. Add to that players such as Guillermo Ochoa, Andres Guardado and Pablo Barrera, and the core of Mexico's team is under the age of 24.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Ronnie Nathanielsz.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Late Replacement Tellez Ready to Shock the World Against Amanda Serrano for WBA & WBO Featherweight Titles on January 3 in Puerto Rico
, Wed, 24 Dec 2025The Pryce is right again!
, Wed, 24 Dec 2025Postal Stamp Honoring Muhammad Ali will be present in January 15
By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Wed, 24 Dec 2025O’REILLY AUTO PARTS SIGNS LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP DEAL WITH MATCHROOM BOXING
, Wed, 24 Dec 2025Isabela Chess University Wins Region 2 Chess League Title
By Marlon Bernardino, , Wed, 24 Dec 2025Cristobal stops Beltran in the 6th round
By Lito delos Reyes, , Tue, 23 Dec 2025VENUE/DATE CHANGE: Shinard Bunch Takes on John Paul Magalong on THURSDAY, JANUARY 15TH AT THE WAR MEMORIAL IN TRENTON
, Tue, 23 Dec 2025Raquinel suffers 2nd setback in SA
By Lito delos Reyes, , Tue, 23 Dec 2025Oakland Municipal Auditorium: Sacred Hall Where Filipino Boxing World Champions Were Crowned
By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, , Tue, 23 Dec 2025IBA confirms Men’s World Boxing Championships results
, Tue, 23 Dec 2025Jordan Launches Pro Boxing Scene Appointing Amer Abdallah as Advisor
, Tue, 23 Dec 2025Fisher and Atencio Crowned Jax Mixed Doubles Open Champions
, Sun, 21 Dec 2025Jake Paul Undergoes Surgery for Broken Jaw Following Knockout Loss to Anthony Joshua
By Dong Secuya, , Sun, 21 Dec 2025Anthony Joshua Drops Jake Paul 4 Times En Route to a 6th Round Stoppage
By Dong Secuya, , Sat, 20 Dec 2025Jean Henri Lhuillier Hails RP Blu Boys’ Golden Triumph at the SEA Games
By Marlon Bernardino, , Sat, 20 Dec 2025ACCRA WEIGH-IN RESULTS: RICHARDS AND AZEEZ PREPARE FOR HISTORIC CLASH
, Sat, 20 Dec 2025Two USA Boxing Junior National Champions Invited to Attend Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua Bout Friday in Miami
, Sat, 20 Dec 2025Ramon Cardenas Scores One Punch Knockout Over Erik Robles in Main Event of ProBoxTV’s The Contender Series
, Fri, 19 Dec 2025Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua: The Jig Is Up
By Chris Carlson, , Fri, 19 Dec 2025January 31: Rohan Polanco-Christian Gomez Confirmed as Co-Feature to Xander Zayas-Abass Baraou Title Unification Showdown at Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan
, Fri, 19 Dec 2025Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua Tip the Scales Ahead of Netflix Heavyweight Spectacle in Miami
By Dong Secuya, , Fri, 19 Dec 2025Suelo rules Thailand chess tourney
By Marlon Bernardino, , Fri, 19 Dec 2025RICHARDS AND AZEEZ SET FOR HISTORIC SHOWDOWN AS SOUTH LONDON LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS FACE-OFF AT PRESS CONFERENCE IN GHANA
, Fri, 19 Dec 2025Brooklyn’s undefeated Pryce Taylor Called one of top heavyweight prospects in U.S.
, Fri, 19 Dec 2025INDIGO FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS AS GIORGIO VISOLI OVERCOMES TOUGH JOE HOWARTH – AND TIAH-MAI AYTON WINS AGAIN
, Thu, 18 Dec 2025 |
|
|
|
|
|
