Madrid, Spain — Philippine sports fans may be familiar with the ‘Manila Clasico’, the clash between two heavyweight basketball teams in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).
The monicker is a massive hit with fans, many of whom had pledged allegiances to the massively popular Ginebra and Purefoods franchises.
While catchy, the monicker is influenced by the internationally renowned ‘El Clasico’ – the titanic match between global football giants Real […]
After seeing the real thing, daring to dream of an 'El Clasico' in the Philippines
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