“Events like these are of course helpful for the soft image of the country but they should go hand in hand with regular football activities,” said Saddam Hussain at FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour in Lahore
FIFA World Cup Trophy displayed in Lahore [The News]
Christian Karembeu, the 1998 World Cup winner with France, was again in Pakistan to present the FIFA World Cup trophy in Lahore.
Top players call FIFA Trophy arrival good for Pak football [The News]
Despite ongoing political tussles in Pak football and resulting FIFA ban, players like Saddam and Kaleemullah believe FIFA World Cup trophy visiting Pakistan is a good step for country's 'soft image'
Lahore to host FIFA World Cup Trophy tour [The News]
7 June event shifted from Islamabad to Lahore over 'prevailing political uncertainty' in the federal capital.
Local footballers making progress, says Swindon FC coach [The News]
Swindon Town Academy coach Alex Pike again in Karachi to oversee training of shortlisted U15 players for scholarship selection at the English club
FIFA remains silent as Normalisation process stalls in Pakistan [Dawn]
After NC was handed back control of PFF House in March, there was hope that Pak football's crisis would be resolved and FIFA ban will end. That, however, is diminishing with every passing day.
AFC must consider the good of the game when deciding World Cup fate [The Asian Game]
As Asia's allocation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup expands to 8, Martin Lowe discusses how the AFC should structure their new qualifying path.
Captain Saddam Hussain details sorry state of Pakistan football [SAMAA]
"I don’t care who is in charge of the federation, I just want our players to get back to playing football in Pakistan and internationally."
Mandokhel Football tournament begins from Wednesday [The News]
Essa Khan Football Academy Ground in Chaman to host the All Pakistan Deputy Commissioner Jumadad Mandokhel Football Tournament this week onwards
FIFA World Cup Trophy to arrive in Pakistan next month [The News]
Coca Cola begins FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour. PFF NC 'not been officially informed by FIFA about the trophy visit' to Pakistan for June 7.