“How can youth be inspired when they see Pakistan’s star players living in abject conditions!” Saddam said.
Tag: Saddam Hussain
![SSGC storm into Challenge Cup final [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/SSGC-vs-WAPDA-NFCC-2019-1160x535.jpg "SSGC storm into Challenge Cup final [The News]")
August2August 2, 2019
SSGC storm into Challenge Cup final [The News]
Saddam Hussain's first half strike just enough against toothless WAPDA in National Challenge Cup semis.
![Suffering Pak football needs unity to progress: Saddam [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Luis-Figo-Saddam-Hussain-Kaka-at-World-Soccer-Stars-promo-in-Karachi.jpg "Suffering Pak football needs unity to progress: Saddam [The Nation]")
May10May 10, 2019
Suffering Pak football needs unity to progress: Saddam [The Nation]
"In the war of power, only players are suffering. I am tired and frustrated. I don’t want to create rifts and involve myself in politics. Football is a beautiful game and it must be politics free."
![Pakistan players hope to play World Cup qualifier against Cambodia [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Qatar-2022-World-Cup.jpg "Pakistan players hope to play World Cup qualifier against Cambodia [Dawn]")
April18April 18, 2019
Pakistan players hope to play World Cup qualifier against Cambodia [Dawn]
Even after the draw, there remain huge doubts whether Pakistan will be able to play. The omens aren’t good unless the dispute over the control of the PFF is resolved.
January11January 11, 2019
Pakistan football captain Saddam Hussain amazed after sharing stage with Kaka, Figo [The Express Tribune]
World Soccer Stars promo held in Lahore, Karachi with football greats Kaka and Luis Figo.
![Spirited Pakistan edged out by Palestine [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Pakistan-vs-Palestine-friendly-2018-1080x535.png "Spirited Pakistan edged out by Palestine [The News]")
November17November 17, 2018
Spirited Pakistan edged out by Palestine [The News]
Palestine made to work hard for 2-1 win over Pakistan in Al-Ram friendly.
![Asian Games football: Pakistan bag first victory after 44 years [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Pakistan-celebrates-win-over-Nepal-in-2018-Asian-Games-1160x535.jpg "Asian Games football: Pakistan bag first victory after 44 years [Express Tribune]")
August19August 19, 2018
Asian Games football: Pakistan bag first victory after 44 years [Express Tribune]
Natasha Raheel writes about Pakistan's win over Nepal and the dark scenes on the sidelines that can badly affect Pak football.
![Saddam Hussain and the revival of Pakistan football [FOX Sports Asia]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/saddam-hussain-in-Northern-Cyprus.jpg "Saddam Hussain and the revival of Pakistan football [FOX Sports Asia]")
April29April 29, 2018
Saddam Hussain and the revival of Pakistan football [FOX Sports Asia]
FOX Sports Asia's Scott McIntyre talks about football in Pakistan and its hopes for the future with one of their star players – Saddam Hussain!
![Pak players want payment for Leisure Leagues matches [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Adnan-Ahmed.-Muhammad-Ali-Yousuf-Butt-Hajra-Khan-Hassan-Bashir-Saddam-Hussain-Muhammad-Ahmed-Muhammad-Adil-Saadullah-Kaleemullah-with-Leasure-Leagues-management.jpg "Pak players want payment for Leisure Leagues matches [The News]")
July7July 7, 2017
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.
![National footballers as ecstatic as fans [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ryan-giggs-leisure-leagues.jpg "National footballers as ecstatic as fans [Express Tribune]")
July5July 5, 2017
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.