FootballPakistan.Com had a brief chat with Naser Kayani, the Pakistani Spaniard coach in the women’s football setup at Valencia CF.
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PFF, PFRA discuss referee development in Pakistan
The primary focus of the meeting was to align the PFRA constitution with the PFF statutes to ensure cohesive and standardized operations moving forward.
![Footballer Abdullah Shah discusses challenges, growth of football in Pakistan [Express Tribune] Footballer Abdullah Shah discusses challenges, growth of football in Pakistan [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Abdullah-Shah-Nepal-vs-Pakistan-SAFF-Championship-2023-1160x535.jpg)
Footballer Abdullah Shah discusses challenges, growth of football in Pakistan [Express Tribune]
Pakistan international defender highlights the importance of a domestic league to support football growth and player development.
![Rogerio Ramos points out differences between Indian and Pakistani football [Express Tribune] Rogerio Ramos points out differences between Indian and Pakistani football [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Rogerio-Ramos-with-Noman-Ibrahim-and-Pakistan-MNT-goalkeepers-in-camp-1080x535.jpg)
Rogerio Ramos points out differences between Indian and Pakistani football [Express Tribune]
“Players need time to develop better mentality. We have good players in Pakistan who want to play and like to play. But we need players to get competition, and play regularly,” said Pakistan MNT's Brazilian goalkeeping coach Rogerio Ramos.

Mohammad Ali to attend AFC, SAFF match commissioner seminars
The AFC Elite Assistant Referee from Pakistan was nominated by PFF on recommendation of PFRA to attend the seminars in July-August.
![EXCLUSIVE: Pak’s Constantine upbeat despite challenges [Express Tribune] EXCLUSIVE: Pak’s Constantine upbeat despite challenges [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Stephen-Constantine-1160x535.jpg)
EXCLUSIVE: Pak’s Constantine upbeat despite challenges [Express Tribune]
“I'm struggling to understand what is it that Pakistan doesn't understand about football in terms of. Does anybody have any idea the amount of publicity, money, goodwill and that they would have if they embrace football? It's just beyond me,” said Stephen Constantine.
![Pakistan suffer setback as Harun Hamid ruled out of upcoming matches [Geo Super] Pakistan suffer setback as Harun Hamid ruled out of upcoming matches [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Harun-Hamid-training-1160x535.jpg)
Pakistan suffer setback as Harun Hamid ruled out of upcoming matches [Geo Super]
Harun Hamid unavailable for June WCQs against Saudi Arabia and Tajikistan due to injury, withdrawn from Pakistan squad.
![Pakistan finalise diaspora players for Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan clash [Geo Super] Pakistan finalise diaspora players for Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan clash [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Pakistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-in-Amman-1160x535.jpg)
Pakistan finalise diaspora players for Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan clash [Geo Super]
Easah Suliman unavailable due to Hajj, Abdul Samad Arshad dropped, Otis Khan and Mohammad Fazal return from injury, Adam Khan and McKeal Abdullah new additions. Yousuf Butt, Rahis Nabi, Abdullah Iqbal, Imran Kayani, Harun Hamid retained.
![The need for domestic football league [TNS] The need for domestic football league [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Pakistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-in-Amman-1160x535.jpg)
The need for domestic football league [TNS]
The FIFA-appointed PFF NC has been totally ignoring the needs of our local footballers by not holding the Pakistan Premier League, writes Alam Zeb Safi.
![Fareedullah undergoes surgery [Dawn] Fareedullah undergoes surgery [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fareedullah-surgery-after-injury-Jordan-vs-Pakistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg)
Fareedullah undergoes surgery [Dawn]
Fareedullah suffered a broken collarbone during 1st half of Pakistan's 7-0 away defeat at the hands of Jordan in 2026 WCQs on 26 March.
