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Category: International Competitions
![FIFA World Cup Trophy to arrive in Pakistan next month [The News]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Coca-Cola-FIFA-World-Cup-trophy-tour-2022-with-Iker-Casillas-and-Ricardo-Kaka-1160x535.png "FIFA World Cup Trophy to arrive in Pakistan next month [The News]")
May14May 14, 2022
FIFA World Cup Trophy to arrive in Pakistan next month [The News]
Coca Cola begins FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour. PFF NC 'not been officially informed by FIFA about the trophy visit' to Pakistan for June 7.
![FIFA World Cup Trophy to arrive in Pakistan on June 7 [Geo]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/FIFA-World-Cup-Trophy-2014-Wallpaper-Desktop.jpg "FIFA World Cup Trophy to arrive in Pakistan on June 7 [Geo]")
May13May 13, 2022
FIFA World Cup Trophy to arrive in Pakistan on June 7 [Geo]
Trophy is going on a world tour across 51 countries and territories. This is second consecutive time when trophy will be touring Pakistan.
![Pakistan’s FIFA suspension to be lifted once pertinent requirements fulfilled [Dawn]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/72nd-FIFA-Congress-2022-in-Doha.-Pic-via-Umaid-Wasim-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan’s FIFA suspension to be lifted once pertinent requirements fulfilled [Dawn]")
April1April 1, 2022
Pakistan’s FIFA suspension to be lifted once pertinent requirements fulfilled [Dawn]
NC said after it regains control of frozen PFF bank accounts at the Bank of Punjab, FIFA will lift ban on Pakistan.
![FOOTBALL: FOOTBALL’S FORWARD PASS? [EOS]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/PFF-flag.jpg "FOOTBALL: FOOTBALL’S FORWARD PASS? [EOS]")
March27March 27, 2022
FOOTBALL: FOOTBALL’S FORWARD PASS? [EOS]
The taking back of the Football House from those that had forcibly occupied it, is the first positive development in the sport in many years. Could it be the start to putting football on the right track in Pakistan?
![NC to approach relevant bodies for entries in international events [The News]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/PFF-NC-at-press-conference-after-retaking-PFF-House-1160x535.jpg "NC to approach relevant bodies for entries in international events [The News]")
March26March 26, 2022
NC to approach relevant bodies for entries in international events [The News]
NC working to make returned PFF House fully operational again and regaining PFF bank accounts to ensure FIFA ban is lifted and Pakistan returns to international football
![Zaviša Milosavljević wants Pakistan coaching job again [EXCLUSIVE]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Zavisa-Milosavljevic-960x535.jpg "Zaviša Milosavljević wants Pakistan coaching job again [EXCLUSIVE]")
January13January 13, 2022
Zaviša Milosavljević wants Pakistan coaching job again [EXCLUSIVE]
Former Pakistan NT manager from Serbia expresses interest to coach the team again despite FIFA ban in an exclusive with FootballPakistan.Com
![Hopes rekindled [TNS]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Pakistan-in-Cambodia-2019-WCQs-1160x535.jpg "Hopes rekindled [TNS]")
January9January 9, 2022
Hopes rekindled [TNS]
'There have been positive developments in Pakistan's football. One hopes things go well and the plans come to fruition,' writes Alam Zeb Safi
October11October 12, 2021
Players gutted as Pakistan suffers exile from international football [SAMAA]
Pakistan miss out from ongoing SAFF Cup and Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers due to FIFA ban since April over PFF political mess
![When will the PFF circus end? [Express Tribune]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/SAFF-Championship-2021-1160x535.jpg "When will the PFF circus end? [Express Tribune]")
October8October 9, 2021
When will the PFF circus end? [Express Tribune]
Footballers seem to be at a loss as Pakistan remains suspended from FIFA