Of corruption, despotism and power-struggles: into the murky world of football in Pakistan [Catch News]

Of corruption, despotism and power-struggles: into the murky world of football in Pakistan [Catch News]

by Bhargab Sarmah (Catch News, 30 December 2015) “Pakistan has promising bunch of players. But people here prefer personalities before...

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2015: Politics, corruption beat Pakistan football yet again [Dawn]

2015: Politics, corruption beat Pakistan football yet again [Dawn]

It was a year that promised so much for Pakistan football, yet it ended with little to show for on the playing field.

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‘Court v FIFA now’ as world body upholds PFF elections [Dawn]

‘Court v FIFA now’ as world body upholds PFF elections [Dawn]

The FIFA Executive Committee has given its backing to Faisal Saleh Hayat but the Lahore High Court (LHC) doesn’t accept his election as the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) president.

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FIFA recognises Faisal, upholds June 30 elections [The News]

FIFA recognises Faisal, upholds June 30 elections [The News]

FIFA has clarified that it recognises Faisal Saleh Hayat and the remaining executive committee members who stood for election on June 30, 2015, as office-bearers of Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) for two years.

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Lack of activities worries senior football players [The News]

Lack of activities worries senior football players [The News]

Pakistan’s senior football team players have stressed that the conflict between the two factions of Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) should be resolved as soon as possible.

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FIFA instructs PFF to hold fresh election within two years [Dawn]

FIFA instructs PFF to hold fresh election within two years [Dawn]

Umaid Wasim writes about the ambiguity and confusion surrounding FIFA's letter giving Faisal Saleh Hayat upto 2 years to 'reform' PFF.

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FIFA decision proves I’m the legitimate authority: Hayat [Tribune]

FIFA decision proves I’m the legitimate authority: Hayat [Tribune]

Faisal Saleh Hayat says FIFA letter proves he is still legal PFF President and LHC administrator is third-party interference.

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FIFA to discuss Pakistan issues in September [The News]

FIFA to discuss Pakistan issues in September [The News]

FIFA said on Thursday that Pakistan’s football matters would be discussed in a meeting in September.

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