Pakistan MNT head coach Nolberto Solano is no stranger to difficulty. The former Peru international and Newcastle United legend hopes to use his extensive high profile career to lift Pak football.
![Solano vows to use experience from past battles against adversity [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Nolberto-Solano-at-PFF-Press-Conference-1160x535.jpg "Solano vows to use experience from past battles against adversity [Dawn]")
August22August 22, 2025
Tag: 2018 FIFA World Cup
![Global Nations League to help developing countries: FIFA chief [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Gianni-Infantino-FIFA-President.jpg "Global Nations League to help developing countries: FIFA chief [Dawn]")
July14July 14, 2018
Global Nations League to help developing countries: FIFA chief [Dawn]
New tournament proposed by FIFA boss could replace standard international friendlies with more competitive matches.
![A lot lacking at youth level in Asia, says AFC technical director [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/afc.jpg "A lot lacking at youth level in Asia, says AFC technical director [Dawn]")
July13July 13, 2018
A lot lacking at youth level in Asia, says AFC technical director [Dawn]
Despite growing success, Asian football needs more focus on youth development. PFF's Vision 2022 not enough.
![PFF criticized for ignoring football in the country [APP]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/PFF-Football-House.jpg "PFF criticized for ignoring football in the country [APP]")
July3July 3, 2018
PFF criticized for ignoring football in the country [APP]
Ahmed Jan, Col (r) Mujahid Tareen, Nasir Karim bash PFF for their political intrigues and lack of long term planning.
![Pakistan football exports go up by more than 10 percent [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Footballs-manufactured-in-Sialkot-factory.jpg "Pakistan football exports go up by more than 10 percent [The Nation]")
July3July 3, 2018
Pakistan football exports go up by more than 10 percent [The Nation]
Made in Pakistan footballs exported worldwide for over $150 million in 2017-18.
![‘For a second you’d be mistaken into thinking that Neymar and Messi were from Lyari’ [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Brazil-team-street-mural-in-Lyari.jpg "‘For a second you’d be mistaken into thinking that Neymar and Messi were from Lyari’ [Dawn]")
June27June 27, 2018
‘For a second you’d be mistaken into thinking that Neymar and Messi were from Lyari’ [Dawn]
It was loud and chaotic — this was Pakistani football at its rawest and finest.
June25July 4, 2018
Pakistan: The struggles of workers making footballs for the FIFA World Cup [libcom]
More than 70% of the world's footballs are made in Sialkot. Despite the “hallmark of quality” and “exceptional product”, the reality of their production is the brutal exploitation of the local working class.
June21June 21, 2018
Pakistani teenager to carry coin for Brazil-Costa Rica match in World Cup
15-year-old Pakistani teenager Ahmed Raza to conduct the coin-toss for the match between Brazil and Costa Rica at the FIFA World Cup 2018 on 22nd June 2018!
![Footprints: ‘Mama Brazil’ of Malir [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Mama-Brazil-of-Malir.jpg "Footprints: ‘Mama Brazil’ of Malir [Dawn]")
June15June 15, 2018
Footprints: ‘Mama Brazil’ of Malir [Dawn]
On the eve of the FIFA World Cup ‘Mama Brazil’ of Malir tells the children of his neighbourhood a story about a footballer who had to give up his dream.
![Pak football team expected to tour Bahrain ahead of Asiad [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Pakistan-camp-meeting-with-Nogueira.jpg "Pak football team expected to tour Bahrain ahead of Asiad [The News]")
June12June 12, 2018
Pak football team expected to tour Bahrain ahead of Asiad [The News]
PFF continues to try getting Pakistan ready for Asian Games, SAFF Cup.
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