![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.
Tag: ISL
![EPL clubs deny any partnership as franchise league, with apparent govt backing, sets November kick-off date [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Football-display-1160x535.jpeg "EPL clubs deny any partnership as franchise league, with apparent govt backing, sets November kick-off date [Dawn]")
May5May 5, 2024
EPL clubs deny any partnership as franchise league, with apparent govt backing, sets November kick-off date [Dawn]
EPL clubs deny any partnership as the latest franchise league attempt in Pakistan named 'PFL,' with apparent govt backing, sets a November kick-off date
![A franchise football league in Pakistan might finally take off [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Global-Soccer-Ventures-GSV.jpg "A franchise football league in Pakistan might finally take off [Dawn]")
August4August 4, 2021
A franchise football league in Pakistan might finally take off [Dawn]
Despite FIFA ban, PFL organisers remain confident that a successful first edition will eventually lead to recognition by FIFA and AFC.
July11July 11, 2021
Opposition rises from within to Ashfaq-led PFF’s plan of holding franchise league [Dawn]
Despite no FIFA recognition & internal disagreements, Ashfaq Shah group push for a franchise league with Global Soccer Ventures, a private entity incorporated soon after hostile PFF House takeover
![Football: A league for Pakistan [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/KRL-vs-SSGC-PPFL-2018-finale.jpg "Football: A league for Pakistan [Dawn]")
August9June 4, 2024
Football: A league for Pakistan [Dawn]
Player development, proper infrastructure, funding, facilities for talent at the grassroots level and clubs are the pillars on which countries have built soccer powerhouses. How can Pakistan at least get started?
![PFF NC lays down ground rules for holding of franchise league [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/SSGC-vs-Muslim-FC-PPFL-2018-1160x535.jpg "PFF NC lays down ground rules for holding of franchise league [Dawn]")
July16July 16, 2020
PFF NC lays down ground rules for holding of franchise league [Dawn]
In response to speculation on social media about a rumoured franchise league, PFF NC said any franchise or national league in the country can only be held by the PFF.
June14June 14, 2017
SAFF Championship postponed to May 2018
Tournament delayed on India's request. Bangladesh to host it.
September4September 4, 2016
Samir Nabi signs for Delhi Dynamos
Delhi Dynamos FC of ISL sign former West Brom graduate Samir Nabi, brother for former Dynamos player Adil Nabi
October13October 13, 2014
Rapid rise of Indian Super League offers Pakistan a blueprint for change [theguardian]
"There is potential to emulate the star-studded competition grabbing global attention across the border but the bureaucrats are holding progress back" writes football writer John Duerden