From Iloilo to Barcelona: The Filipino Footballer Who Showed the World What Greatness Could Look Like

Paulino Alcántara’s extraordinary journey offers a powerful reminder that Philippine football has always had a place on the world stage.

Filipino football pioneer Paulino Alcántara in action during his historic playing career. From Iloilo to FC Barcelona, Alcántara’s journey became part of football history and a lasting reminder that Filipino talent can reach the highest levels of the sport. (Photo from kondromagazine.com)

Before Philippine football had the global attention it seeks today, a Filipino from Iloilo had already shown the world what was possible. 

United City Football Club And Blocksport Join Forces To Revolutionize Club Experience Through Web3 Technology

On the back of the successful launch of its dedicated Fan App, United City Football Club is thrilled to get its strategic partnership with Blocksport, a pioneering Swiss-based company founded in 2019, started. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for United City FC, as it embraces the power of Web3 and blockchain technologies to enhance fan engagement and unlock new revenue streams.

About Blocksport: Unlocking Limitless Revenue Streams with Web3

Blocksport, a trailblazer in the sports technology arena, has successfully partnered with leading sports clubs across Europe and Africa, including the likes of Empoli FC, Partizan BC, Kaizer Chiefs FC, Salford Red Devils Rugby Club, Belgium Cycling, OH Leuven, to name a few. The company specializes in helping professional sports entities build digital infrastructure which in return creates efficient community hubs while leveraging Web3 and blockchain technologies for revenue generation and deeper fan engagement.

Esti Lestari Appointed Chairman of United City FC

United City FC (UCFC) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Esti Puji Lestari as the Chairman of the club, effective immediately. Esti's confirmation of her investment into the revived UCFC marks a significant milestone for the club as it embarks on an exciting new chapter in its history.

Born in Sukabumi, Indonesia, Esti Puji Lestari brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role at United City FC (UCFC). With a distinguished career in the sports industry, Esti has held key leadership positions, including majority ownership, as president at Persijap Jepara and CEO of QD Red Lions China, where she played instrumental roles in driving organizational growth and success.

“Reviving United City FC is my mission. It is an honor and privilege to be a part of a club with such a great tradition and long history, and my aim is to match the outstanding achievements of the past with similar ones in the future. 

I feel I have unfinished business in football, and as an esports owner, I intend to add value to the club off the field as well as on it. 

United City FC To Officially Represent Central Luzon First UCFC Home Matches Hosted In October In Clark City

Photo Caption Left to Right: Juan Esteva, Director of Football United City Football Club (UCFC), Alan Robertson, Team Captain United City Football Club (UCFC), Eric Gottschalk, President United City Football Club (UCFC), Alvin Yalung President Central Luzon Football Association (CLFA), Arrey Perez BCDA Senior Vice President, Corporate Services Group, Mark Hartmann Team Captain United City Football Club (UCFC), Atty. Edwin Gastanes General Secretary Philippine Football Federation (PFF), Nikko David President, MTD Philippines

Philippines Football League (PFL) defending national champion United City Football Club (UCFC) is set to start hosting its official home matches during the ongoing 2022/23 PFL season at the New Clark City Athletics Stadium from October onwards, bringing excitement and live matches to football fans in Central Luzon.