![‘Pakistan is an untapped gold mine of football’ [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Pakistan-celebrate-beating-Cambodia-in-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-at-Jinnah-Stadium-Islamabad-1160x535.jpg "‘Pakistan is an untapped gold mine of football’ [Nukta]")
Football has failed to attract the corporate sector's attention the way it should have in a country where it is the most popular sport after cricket.
Tag: pakistan
![Russia cancels Pakistan friendly over team issues [Geo News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Russia-and-PFF-1160x535.jpg "Russia cancels Pakistan friendly over team issues [Geo News]")
October9October 9, 2024
Russia cancels Pakistan friendly over team issues [Geo News]
After much speculation in recent days, RFU cites time constraints and lack of clarity over team composition on Pakistan’s side for cancellation of proposed international friendly.
![After NC’s refusal, govt to send team to play friendly against Russia [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Pakistan-Russia-flags-1046x535.jpg "After NC’s refusal, govt to send team to play friendly against Russia [Dawn]")
October9October 9, 2024
After NC’s refusal, govt to send team to play friendly against Russia [Dawn]
After PFF NC declined to send Pakistan NT to Russia for friendly on short notice fearing lack of time, PSB steps in to send 'alternate' team.
October8October 9, 2024
Pakistan plan to send football team to Russia for friendly match [Geo News]
Russia formally invited Pakistan to play friendly match to foster bilateral ties, says PSB official. PSB now aims to send 'unofficial' team.
October5October 5, 2024
Pakistan ‘lose opportunity’ to play football match against Russia [Geo News]
Russian Football Union had offered to host a Russia vs Pakistan international friendly in October with all expenses covered. PFF requested friendly be played in November instead but RFU declined to change.
![FOOTBALL: GLORY DAYS, PASS ME BY [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/PIDC-East-footballers-including-Ustad-Amin-Baloch-in-1960s.jpg "FOOTBALL: GLORY DAYS, PASS ME BY [Dawn]")
September22September 22, 2024
FOOTBALL: GLORY DAYS, PASS ME BY [Dawn]
Surviving Pakistani and Bangladeshi footballers from the 1960s - Ustad Amin Baloch, Hafiz Uddin Ahmed and Golam Sarwar Tipu - recall the heyday and downfall of a footballing nation.
![Rising star Imran Kayani talks about representing Pakistan in football [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Imran-Kayani-Jordan-vs-Pakistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Rising star Imran Kayani talks about representing Pakistan in football [Express Tribune]")
August6August 6, 2024
Rising star Imran Kayani talks about representing Pakistan in football [Express Tribune]
22-year-old footballer shares his story of playing for Pakistan and his aspirations to make it in the European leagues
![Conquering challenges: Stephen Constantine’s vision for Pakistani football [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Stephen-Constantine-1160x535.jpg "Conquering challenges: Stephen Constantine’s vision for Pakistani football [Express Tribune]")
July15July 15, 2024
Conquering challenges: Stephen Constantine’s vision for Pakistani football [Express Tribune]
Pakistan MNT head coach Stephen Constantine said that with proper time, understanding, and support, Pakistan can rise in the Asian football rankings, given its large population of 240 million.
![Footballer Abdullah Shah discusses challenges, growth of football in Pakistan [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Abdullah-Shah-Nepal-vs-Pakistan-SAFF-Championship-2023-1160x535.jpg "Footballer Abdullah Shah discusses challenges, growth of football in Pakistan [Express Tribune]")
July8July 9, 2024
Footballer Abdullah Shah discusses challenges, growth of football in Pakistan [Express Tribune]
Pakistan international defender highlights the importance of a domestic league to support football growth and player development.
![Rogerio Ramos points out differences between Indian and Pakistani football [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Rogerio-Ramos-with-Noman-Ibrahim-and-Pakistan-MNT-goalkeepers-in-camp-1080x535.jpg "Rogerio Ramos points out differences between Indian and Pakistani football [Express Tribune]")
June27June 27, 2024
Rogerio Ramos points out differences between Indian and Pakistani football [Express Tribune]
“Players need time to develop better mentality. We have good players in Pakistan who want to play and like to play. But we need players to get competition, and play regularly,” said Pakistan MNT's Brazilian goalkeeping coach Rogerio Ramos.