Revival
The Philippines and FIFA seek to revive the sport to its former glory. Efforts include the launching of a FIFA goal project in 2003 in the city of Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo which involves the construction of a National Training Center.
The stunning performance of the national football team of the Philippines during the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup, in which it defeated the defending champion Vietnam and qualified for the semi-finals of the tournament, inspired many Filipinos. This development further boosted the revival of football in the country as Filipinos have begun to show more interest in the sport. Along with renewed public interest, football has been enjoying corporate sponsorship, government support, foreign help and the establishment of a domestic league.
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