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BANGKOK – Japan’s former national team coach Akira Nishino has formally agreed to be head coach of Thailand’s national soccer team and its under-23s, the Football Association of Thailand said Monday. Nishino, who led Japan’s national team to the round of 16 at last year’s World Cup in Russia, will steer Thailand through the Asian qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. He will also guide the under-23 team’s efforts at the 2019 Southeast Asian Games in the Philippines, and the Asian Football Confederation’s U-23 Championship 2020, to be held in Thailand. During an interview with local broadcaster Thairath which aired Tuesday morning, Nishino said he had watched the Thais for some time and had grown interested in coaching a team he believes has the potential to become one of Asia’s best. “The strength of the Thai team, it made an impact on me. It’s a team I’ve been interested in for a while,” Nishino said. “There is some similarity to the style of Japanese players ... » Learn More about Japan’s Nishino Picked to Lead Thailand to the 2022 World Cup

Kapuso actor Edgar Allan Guzman marked another milestone in his career after being named Best Supporting Actor at the 4th Entertainment Editors’ Choice awards (Eddys). Organized by the Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (SPEEd), he earned the award on April 4 for his exceptional role as Neb in the 2020 drama film “Coming Home.” In his acceptance speech, Guzman — also known by his nickname EA — expressed his gratitude to the award-giving body and dedicated this recognition to his supporters, family, and girlfriend of eight years Shaira Diaz. “Thank you sa lahat ng bumubuo sa The Eddys, sa SPEEd, ito ang kauna-unahang award ko sa inyo and this means a lot to me. Idini-dedicate ko po itong award ko sa aking family, kay Shaira, sa lahat ng aking mga inspirasyon, sa mga sumusuporta, sa mga nagmamahal, sa GMA Network family, Artist Center, and ALV family. Maraming salamat po,” Guzman said. Reaping acting awards is nothing new to Guzman. In fact, he has won Best Supporting ... » Learn More about EA dedicates Eddys win to girlfriend Shaira