“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.
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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]
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]
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.
Jinnah Stadium prepared hastily for 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier [Express Tribune]
Pakistan, with a population of over 240 million, does not have an international standard football stadium despite despite football being a popular sport.
‘Pakistan can beat Cambodia in historic World Cup qualifier’ [Express Tribune]
Ex-NT midfielder Muhammad Adil believes Pakistan will make full use of its first home international game in 8 years.
Pakistani footballers stand with Palestine [Express Tribune]
Pakistani footballers Muhammad Adil, Saadullah, Muhammad Riaz recall visiting Palestine for the Al-Nakba Cups and witnessing prison-like living conditions and hospitality of the Palestinians
Football and misogyny: a stain on the beautiful game [Express Tribune]
The story of the Spain’s World Cup winning women’s football team resonates with women in the sport all over the world, writes Natasha Raheel
‘Pakistan women’s football light years behind the rest’ [Express Tribune]
'Kiran Ghouri, the country’s most qualified women’s coach, continues to get ignored by PFF,' writes Natasha Raheel
Challenges plague Pakistan women’s football [Express Tribune]
Supporting Pakistan WNT 'difficult without harboring resentment' towards the PFF NC, which seems determined to 'mock the sport and the players,' writes Natasha Raheel