Why Pakistan football failed to flourish despite growing popularity [Nukta]

Why Pakistan football failed to flourish despite growing popularity [Nukta]

There are a thousand different reasons why the beautiful game paints a bleak picture in a sports-mad country. But primarily it’s power struggles, poor management and allegations of corruption within the national set-up which have caused the greatest harm.

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Waiting for the verdict [The News on Sunday]

Waiting for the verdict [The News on Sunday]

The role of the government and the military in sports politics has also been damaging. But the irony of the situation is that the officials grab top seats through the aid of the government or the military, but when they are dismissed they start talking about international rules and regulations.

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Hayat’s extension ends, PFF’s problems don’t [Express Tribune]

Hayat’s extension ends, PFF’s problems don’t [Express Tribune]

Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) President Faisal Saleh Hayat’s extension ended on Wednesday but there is still no end in sight for the federation’s infighting and the Beautiful Game’s plight in the country.

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Solidarity Cup no-show is Pakistan’s loss, says former national coach [Express Tribune]

Solidarity Cup no-show is Pakistan’s loss, says former national coach [Express Tribune]

Pakistan will be missing out on the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Solidarity Cup that will start today in Malaysia, and former national coach Shahzad Anwar feels that it adds to the country’s tainted sporting image at the global stage.

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