‘The gap is still huge’: Abdullah on Pakistan’s World Cup dream [Dawn]

‘The gap is still huge’: Abdullah on Pakistan’s World Cup dream [Dawn]

Abdullah Iqbal watches the FIFA World Cup from Sweden with a sense of both hope and realism. He sees Iraq and Jordan competing on the biggest stage. He wants what they have. He wants it for Pakistan.But he is also honest about the distance still to travel.“The gap is still huge,” the national football team captain says.

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Pakistan football’s long road back [Nukta]

Pakistan football’s long road back [Nukta]

From FIFA suspensions and years of inactivity to a historic final appearance, Pakistan football is finally finding its footing again, writes Assaam Sany.

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Solano aims to use Myanmar game to help Pakistan build a strong mentality

Solano aims to use Myanmar game to help Pakistan build a strong mentality

"Right now, every team that comes here thinks they are coming for three points. No. The more important thing is building that mentality — Pakistan needs to start being very competitive. That is the idea, that is the plan." said Pakistan MNT head coach Nolberto Solano ahead of the Pakistan-Myanmar ACQs fixture tomorrow

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