22-year-old footballer shares his story of playing for Pakistan and his aspirations to make it in the European leagues
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![PFF consultant Shahrukh Sohail on the future of football in Pakistan [Express Tribune] PFF consultant Shahrukh Sohail on the future of football in Pakistan [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/PFF-flag.jpg)
PFF consultant Shahrukh Sohail on the future of football in Pakistan [Express Tribune]
PFF plans leagues for men, women, and youth, aiming to create jobs and improve football infrastructure, says PFF consultant Shahrukh Sohail.
![Yousuf Butt talks challenges, aspirations in exclusive interview [Express Tribune] Yousuf Butt talks challenges, aspirations in exclusive interview [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Yousuf-Butt-pre-match-press-conference-Pakistan-vs-Cambodia-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg)
Yousuf Butt talks challenges, aspirations in exclusive interview [Express Tribune]
Pakistan goalkeeper Yousuf Butt reflects on his football career, challenges in Pakistan’s football infrastructure, and future goals.
![Conquering challenges: Stephen Constantine’s vision for Pakistani football [Express Tribune] Conquering challenges: Stephen Constantine’s vision for Pakistani football [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Stephen-Constantine-1160x535.jpg)
Conquering challenges: Stephen Constantine’s vision for Pakistani football [Express Tribune]
Pakistan MNT head coach Stephen Constantine said that with proper time, understanding, and support, Pakistan can rise in the Asian football rankings, given its large population of 240 million.
![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.
![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.
![Can Pakistan prepare NT for World Cup qualifier in 2 weeks? [Express Tribune] Can Pakistan prepare NT for World Cup qualifier in 2 weeks? [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Pakistan-vs-Tajikistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1-1160x535.jpeg)
Can Pakistan prepare NT for World Cup qualifier in 2 weeks? [Express Tribune]
Still no confirmed date for national camp before 2026 World Cup qualifier, Jinnah Stadium pitch to be in questionable health, and PFF NC looks forward to good performance by the team on March 21 vs Asian Cup finalists Jordan.
![Pakistan offered to shift World Cup qualifier to Jordan [Express Tribune] Pakistan offered to shift World Cup qualifier to Jordan [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Jinnah-Stadium-17.10.2023-1160x535.jpeg)
Pakistan offered to shift World Cup qualifier to Jordan [Express Tribune]
Uncertainty lingers on as the third deadline from AFC to upgrade Jinnah Stadium by PSB for the WCQ home tie expired on Feb 9.
![Historic day as Pakistan take on Saudi Arabia [Express Tribune] Historic day as Pakistan take on Saudi Arabia [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PFF-Saudi-FF-logo-1160x535.jpg)
Historic day as Pakistan take on Saudi Arabia [Express Tribune]
This is the first time that the country will play in the group stage of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Stephen Constantine's Pakistan take on Roberto Mancini's Saudi Arabia on 16th away at Al-Ahsa's Al-Fateh Stadium.