Ceres-Negros FC was recently named a recipient of the 2017 AFC Fair Play Award, which recognizes clubs who promote the “spirit of the game” and takes into criteria items including respect for opponents and referees, the behavior of players and their respective supporters, among other aspects.

Bengaluru FC of India took the honor last year.

Meanwhile, Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) President Gianni Infantino offered his congratulations to Ceres Negros FC after winning the inaugural Philippines Football League (PFL) title, saying in a letter, “The title is the result of everyone’s determination – the players, the coach, the administration, the entire technical and medical staff, as well as the fans./JSG, WDJ