![The saga of Pakistan’s footballers [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Pakistan-U23-celebrating-win-over-India-in-2014.jpg "The saga of Pakistan’s footballers [TNS]")
As football continues to take a hit in this country, it’s the national players who are paying the price for the sins of others.
Tag: FIFA
![Footballers stage protest, demand restoration of FIFA-recognised PFF [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/players-association-protesting-PFF-crisis-in-Karachi.jpg "Footballers stage protest, demand restoration of FIFA-recognised PFF [The News]")
April25December 7, 2020
Footballers stage protest, demand restoration of FIFA-recognised PFF [The News]
Protests in favour of Faisal Saleh Hayat faction at Karachi Press Club
![Is a FIFA ban on crisis-hit Pakistan Football really that bad? [Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/PFF-Football-House.jpg "Is a FIFA ban on crisis-hit Pakistan Football really that bad? [Nation]")
April24December 8, 2020
Is a FIFA ban on crisis-hit Pakistan Football really that bad? [Nation]
A ban may actually be the only solution to for FIFA-supervised statute reforms followed by fresh elections which adhere to both FIFA and national law.
April12April 12, 2017
FIFA ban looming on Pakistan football [Nation]
Azhar Khan writes about how ongoing PFF crisis can cause FIFA ban
![Pakistan become Asia’s lowest-ranked football team [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/FIFA-Coca-Cola-World-Rankings.png "Pakistan become Asia’s lowest-ranked football team [Dawn]")
April8April 8, 2017
Pakistan become Asia’s lowest-ranked football team [Dawn]
Pakistan now 201 out of 211 due to lack of international action since PFF crisis began in mid-2015. India now 101.
February10February 10, 2017
Pakistan football hits new low, drops to 198th in FIFA rankings [Dawn]
Now ranked bottom in Asia owing to no competitive international football since PFF crisis began in mid-2015
![FIFA World Cup expansion gives Hayat more hope [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Makhdoom-Syed-Faisal-Saleh-Hayat.jpg "FIFA World Cup expansion gives Hayat more hope [Express Tribune]")
January18January 18, 2017
FIFA World Cup expansion gives Hayat more hope [Express Tribune]
Hayat is hopeful that Asian countries like Pakistan, who were handicapped by the small number of qualifying slots, would stand to gain from the increase
![FIFA okays 48-team World Cup for 2026 to enrich coffers [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/FIFA-World-Cup-trophy.jpg "FIFA okays 48-team World Cup for 2026 to enrich coffers [The News]")
January11January 11, 2017
FIFA okays 48-team World Cup for 2026 to enrich coffers [The News]
FIFA Council votes to expand top tournament from 32 to 48 teams despite concerns and criticism.
![Solidarity Cup no-show is Pakistan’s loss, says former national coach [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Shahzad-Anwar.jpg "Solidarity Cup no-show is Pakistan’s loss, says former national coach [Express Tribune]")
November3August 23, 2020
Solidarity Cup no-show is Pakistan’s loss, says former national coach [Express Tribune]
Pakistan will be missing out on the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Solidarity Cup that will start today in Malaysia, and former national coach Shahzad Anwar feels that it adds to the country’s tainted sporting image at the global stage.
![AFC slaps fine on PFF for Solidarity Cup withdrawal [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/afc-solidarity-cup-2016-logo.png "AFC slaps fine on PFF for Solidarity Cup withdrawal [Dawn]"){kind=logo}
November1November 1, 2016
AFC slaps fine on PFF for Solidarity Cup withdrawal [Dawn]
AFC disciplinary committee imposes US$10,000 fine on crisis-ridden PFF for not taking part in AFC Solidarity Cup 2016