Ashfaq group willing for fresh elections under a FIFA normalization committee, Faisal group wants extension till March 2020 maintained.
FIFA-AFC delegation to meet wrangling PFF bodies tomorrow [The News]
Delegation expected to meet both PFF factions as well as POA, but may refuse meeting Sardar Naveed.
Ashfaq hopes FIFA mission decides in “Pakistan’s favour” [Dawn]
Ashfaq Hussain Shah argues Faisal Saleh Hayat not accepting the results of SC-mandated PFF polls is “contempt of court” and his body should be recognised as real PFF.
How politics continue to ruin our sports [TNS]
"One is unable to understand why the government is letting all this happen. For how long will it allow these people to play with the careers of our players?"
PFF chief lambasts Faisal for anti-Pakistan activities [The Nation]
Ashfaq accuses Makhdoom Faisal of "conspiring against the state, football and especially against the players and elected body"
‘AFC involvement in PFF’s legal case damaged football’ [Dawn]
With the original 2015-19 term expiring, SC-recognised PFF announces elections timeline for DFAs, PFAs nationwide.
Playing with footballers’ careers [TNS]
Pakistan players have become mentally depressed as their careers have been ruined because of the ongoing infighting in the PFF, writes Alam Zeb Safi.
A great opportunity [TNS]
Both the PFF factions will have to set aside their differences and ensure Pakistan’s participation in the football qualifiers.
Cloud hangs over Pakistan’s participation in 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers [Express Tribune]
Hayat's PFF faction neither confirms nor denies Pakistan participating in 2022 WC / 2023 Asian Cup joint qualifiers.
Pakistan players hope to play World Cup qualifier against Cambodia [Dawn]
Even after the draw, there remain huge doubts whether Pakistan will be able to play. The omens aren’t good unless the dispute over the control of the PFF is resolved.