Editorials
Football: Pakistan’s next big thing?
Pakistan could become a football nation with the right support from crucial sectors.
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It could’ve been the start of a new era [TNS]
International footballers playing in Pakistan under unprecedented security and having got hefty remunerations doesn’t mean the sport is here to stay. Or, does it?
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Ryan Giggs and Ronaldinho visit Pakistan in the hope of stirring international football’s sleeping giant [Independent]
A country of 189 million inhabitants has a Fifa ranking of 200 out of 211, but will need more than novelty matches to realise…
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Riaz, Hassan strikes help Ronaldinho win series [The News]
Ronaldinho VII clinches two-match friendly series at Fortress Stadium, Lahore. Football legends urge more infrastructure investment in Pakistan.
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Team Ronaldinho beats Giggs-7 to take 1-0 series lead [Geo]
Football legends and Pak players play in exhibition in Karachi.
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Pak players want payment for Leisure Leagues matches [The News]
With Ronaldinho & Friends stated to each get between $300,000-600,000, Pak players taking part also request some compensation.
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Army to provide security for Leisure Leagues match [Dawn]
Fortress Stadium in Lahore Cantt to be venue for second Ronaldinho & Friends game under Army security
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Trophy, kits for grand exhibition soccer matches unveiled [Dawn]
John Terry expresses sorrow for pulling out due to new club deal, Ryan Giggs excited to be part of tour.
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National footballers as ecstatic as fans [Express Tribune]
Ryan Giggs confirmed as final Ronaldinho & Friends player for 8-9 July tour. Pakistan players really excited to play international superstars.
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Pakistan’s biggest footballing event [Express Tribune]
Extensive profile of Leisure Leagues Pakistan and their much awaited Ronaldinho & Friends tour to Pakistan.