A move to one of the top European leagues also seems on the cards for 23-year-old Pakistan football captain Abdullah Iqbal.
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FOOTBALL: THE SOLANO SALSA [Dawn]
Former Peruvian footballer Nolbert Solano has just taken over as Pakistan’s head coach. He says he will adapt his coaching style to the realities in the country. But perhaps, most importantly, he will need to demonstrate patience…

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Pakistan reach SAFF U17s semifinals
Subhan Karim scores twice as Pakistan thrash hapless Sri Lanka 5-1 in SAFF U17s. Pakistan will face Bangladesh in semifinal on 28 September.

PFF names probables for SAFF Women’s Championship 2024
24 players receive call-up for Pakistan WNT return to international football after a year for 2024 SAFF Women's Championship in October.
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England-born brothers Samir, Rahis join Pakistan camp at Bahrain [The News]
The younger Nabi brothers, ex-WBA academy, a welcome addition to Pakistan camp preparing for Cambodia clash in WCQs.
![Pak football coach confident ahead of WC qualifiers [The News] Pak football coach confident ahead of WC qualifiers [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Jose-Antonio-Nogueira-Jr-1095x535.jpg)
Pak football coach confident ahead of WC qualifiers [The News]
Jose Antonio Nogueira remains upbeat of almost new-look Pakistan's chances against an ever impressive Cambodia on 6-11 June for 2022 WCQs.
![‘Pakistan no less than Brazil or Europe’: Former coach Lutfi breaks down the local football scene [ARY] ‘Pakistan no less than Brazil or Europe’: Former coach Lutfi breaks down the local football scene [ARY]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/tariq-lutfi.jpg)
‘Pakistan no less than Brazil or Europe’: Former coach Lutfi breaks down the local football scene [ARY]
Former national team boss Tariq Lutfi spoke with ARY's Mir Shabbar Ali about the state of football in Pakistan.
![Football for All [Newsline] Football for All [Newsline]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Total-Futsal-match-in-Karachi.jpg)
Football for All [Newsline]
Newsline Magazine profiles Total Futsal's philanthropic tournaments in Karachi.
![GB Football League to return this year [Express Tribune] GB Football League to return this year [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/GBGFL-2019-Hunza-1160x535.jpg)
GB Football League to return this year [Express Tribune]
Organised by Shimshal sisters, 8-team girls tournament of Gilgit-Baltistan was cancelled last year due to Covid-19
![Hajra urges PM Imran to intervene over PFF suspension [Express Tribune] Hajra urges PM Imran to intervene over PFF suspension [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Hajra-Khan.jpg)
Hajra urges PM Imran to intervene over PFF suspension [Express Tribune]
Pakistan women's team captain believes sports should be ‘a priority’ during former cricket captain’s tenure
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FIFA snubs Pakistan government’s request to send delegation, backs PFF Normalisation Committee [Dawn]
FIFA firmly backs PFF normalisation committee, declines sending delegation to Pakistan in reply to IPC letter.
![FIFA confirms receiving Pak govt letter [The News] FIFA confirms receiving Pak govt letter [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/fifa.jpg)
FIFA confirms receiving Pak govt letter [The News]
“We can confirm that we have received a letter from Pakistan’s government, which will be answered accordingly,” a FIFA spokesman told The News
![Club scrutiny: PFF NC issues forms for registration [The News] Club scrutiny: PFF NC issues forms for registration [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/PFF-House-1000x535.jpg)
Club scrutiny: PFF NC issues forms for registration [The News]
PFF NC confident of fulfilling mandate in time despite numerous chalenges.
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In Ramzan tournament final, a local team shows grit against Army but wilts and falls apart [Dawn]
With the PFF still in limbo due to FIFA ban and court cases, players and teams forced to rely on private, unregulated tournaments to remain active
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