When meeting reporters during his Hyderabad visit, PFF president Syed Mohsen Gilani also called departments 'the soul of football in Pakistan' and vowed to revive them.
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When meeting reporters during his Hyderabad visit, PFF president Syed Mohsen Gilani also called departments 'the soul of football in Pakistan' and vowed to revive them.
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“No matter which country you come from football is like a three-layered cake: the thin icing is the pro level; the fruit below is the elite youth level; and the bulk of the cake is the grassroots of the game,”
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Far removed from the ugly realities of the beautiful game, Karachi United is dreaming big on the pitch.
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Aspirations Pakistan Football Alliance (APFA) has joined hands with Diya Football Club in order to restructure the women’s football setup in the country.
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And as the country struggles, former national captain Essa Khan, who hails from Chaman, believes it is high time they invested in the new generation of players to even dream of seeing Pakistan compete at the World Cup in the next five to eight years.

Pakistan-British youngster Adil Nabi talks about his hopes for the future, grassroots football and how WestBromwich Albion have catered to his religious needs.
Lahore, Saturday, October 08, 2011 General Secretary Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), Lt. Col. ® Ahmed Yar Khan Lodhi thanked all...