The PFL franchise league vowed to build “a sustainable football ecosystem” in its launch event but did not present a framework on how it will do so.
The PFL franchise league vowed to build “a sustainable football ecosystem” in its launch event but did not present a framework on how it will do so.
The PFL franchise league held its formal launch event in a Lahore hotel yesterday. 5 franchise teams unveiled: Zalmi FC, Lahore FC, Sialkot FC, Faisalabad Lions FC, Lyari Tigers FC.
Despite being termed 'illegal and unsanctioned' by PFF NC earlier, the Michael Owen led PFL delegation met with IPC Minister and Chairman Senate to get govt backing for their franchise league project.
Various international football players and executives part of PFL UK delegation visiting Pakistan ahead of their franchise league launch event on 4 June in Lahore.
As PFF distances itself from the PFL franchise league, its organizers say they plan on using Jinnah Stadium for a planned first season this November.
PFF NC press release has termed the franchise based Pakistan Football League as 'illegal and unrecognised.'