The need for domestic football league [TNS]

The need for domestic football league [TNS]

The FIFA-appointed PFF NC has been totally ignoring the needs of our local footballers by not holding the Pakistan Premier League, writes Alam Zeb Safi.

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Better results not possible without league: Zavisa [The News]

Better results not possible without league: Zavisa [The News]

“It is the formation of the youth leagues, the formation of the premier league and above all the education of a large number of professional coaches. When such a work system is established it is necessary to wait and be patient for at least four to six years,” former Pakistan MNT boss Zavisa Milosavljevic said.

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How Asia’s World Cup qualifying format disadvantages its weakest teams [CGTN]

How Asia’s World Cup qualifying format disadvantages its weakest teams [CGTN]

Pakistan's recent double-header against heavyweights Jordan, as part of the FIFA World Cup-AFC Asian Cup joint 2nd round qualifiers, saw them concede 10 goals over the two games. The defeats may have left Pakistani football fans disheartened, but participating in the 2nd round represents progress for a team that had never previously made it past the 1st round.

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