Mari Martinez officially out as PFF President

Screen shots of FIFA's letter to PFF recognizing Mariano V. Araneta as the organization's new President.
(Images courtesy of Mr. Chino Trinidad)

Days after the Philippine Azkals lost their bid at the AFF Suzuki Cup 2010 against Indonesia, The Philippine Football Federation or PFF has received word from FIFA that Mari Martinez has been relieved from his post as President of the organization. Replacing him is Mariano V. Araneta as the new head of the PFF.

Simply 'Chamba'

The Philippine Azkals look to avenge their game 1 loss to Indonesia this Sunday
at the AFF Suzuki Cup 2010 Semi Finals.
(Image via Gossippatroller.com)

Indonesia got, well -- lucky scoring a goal on the Philippines last Thursday at the Semi Finals of the AFF Suzuki Cup 2010 in Jakarta. "Chamba" is a Filipino slang term for "luck" or "lucky". With that said, they won the first game of the semis against the Azkals with a "chamba" shot.