MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine Football League decided to scrap the planned Copa Paulino Alcantara and instead will open its 2021 season on July 17, following the national government’s new quarantine protocols.
Copa Paulino Alcantara, which was named after the Filipino-Spanish who played for FC Barcelona from 1918 to 1927, was originally scheduled to be played from April until May.
“The (Copa Paulino Alcantara) will not push through this year because of the current situation,” said PFF president Mariano Araneta, Jr. “We decided that we will proceed with the league by 17 July when we have the vaccines rolled out already.”
The PFL, which managed to hold the 2020 season in …
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