The Formidable Azkals versus Team Judas: Who would prevail?by: Idnod SacamWith the recent rise of the Philippine Azkals to stardom, the internet is buzzing with the
latest news, Analysis of tactics and formations used in a game, recent call-ups and on the
entertainment side; who's dating who, players guesting on noontime shows and having product
endorsements. They are all part of football renaissance here in our country. They want to
spread and share their passion of playing football. In the world today, the only way the
Azkals could reach the far corners of the Philippines is through media since we are still in
the developing stage in football. Media is really a big help to the Philippine Azkals. It
made pinoys look back to the sport what they thought we would never taste pride and glory.
Media can unite Filipinos...What media gives, media gets double...
This is what I am afraid of...they are helping the Azkals get attention of not just
Filipinos but also other countries and reach celebrity status at the same time, sucking them
dry. Bandwagoneering and overhyping is their secret weapon and the tactic? Strike whilst the
iron is hot! With these proven formula, media can easily break a person, a group, or even a
government just as how easy they could put someone in power. It could ignite chaos and wreck
havoc amongst fans, players and management.
It is starting already...I have been lurking inside football forums for awhile now and all I can see is hatred! I was
so shocked to read all their comments about one another and/or towards an Azkal player.
Others are having "nagpapataasan ng ihi" debates and later on going to personal attacks.
What really bothers me is the racism issue and bashing of players. And guess who started it
all? MEDIA... thanks to the irresponsible journalism of known media personalities. Players
play with the ball and irresponsible journalists play with the players. Is it right to ask
questions about ethnicity and being pure-blooded Filipino football team to a player who does
not know the issue of racism and is caught off-guard? I would not name names here because
that Azkals player is someone i used to play football with. He has been playing football
with other foreign-based players for quite some time now that's why I knew the interview was
done in such a bad way that he was misunderstood. He used the wrong terms to answer such a
disgusting question. But who should be blamed?whose fault is it? should we bash that player
who scored the first goal in our historic first win in World Cup Qualifiers? should we
crucify him for using incorrect terms during the interview? He knew football all his life
but does he knew what responsible journalism is all about? The answer is given...
Damage has been done...
Should we let Team Judas prevail and see our National Football Team self-destruct?
You have the answer!