Salman loved football and wanted to see Pakistan reach new heights in the sport. If, ever, Pakistan football reaches those heights Salman wanted to take it to, he wouldn’t be able to see it.
![OBITUARY: Hafiz Salman Butt — Pakistan football’s influential firebrand [Dawn]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Hafiz-Salman-Butt-720x535.jpeg "OBITUARY: Hafiz Salman Butt — Pakistan football’s influential firebrand [Dawn]")
January30January 30, 2021
Tag: death
![Maradona’s death plunges Lyari into grief [Express Tribune]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Diego-Maradona-with-1986-FIFA-World-Cup-1160x535.jpg "Maradona’s death plunges Lyari into grief [Express Tribune]")
November27November 27, 2020
Maradona’s death plunges Lyari into grief [Express Tribune]
“It’s the death of a star. Today, my club Phool Patti FC didn’t train, we didn’t play any matches, in protest [against KE] but also in mourning. Everyone in Lyari is sad,” said Akbar Ali.
![Clash during match leads to footballer’s death [The News]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Junaid-Khan-10-with-Young-Jamrud-FC-killed-in-Jamrud.jpg "Clash during match leads to footballer’s death [The News]")
September12September 12, 2020
Clash during match leads to footballer’s death [The News]
Junaid Khan Afridi was killed during a local match when firing between rival groups began.
![What a footballer’s death says about the country [Express Tribune]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Touseef-Ahmed-1992-2017.jpg "What a footballer’s death says about the country [Express Tribune]")
March4March 4, 2017
What a footballer’s death says about the country [Express Tribune]
Touseef’s untimely demise uncovers worrying way of dealing with injuries, PFF neglect.
March1March 1, 2017
Youngster’s death leaves football fraternity in shock [The News]
Faisalabad-born international Touseef Ahmed passed away aged 24 due to kidney failure and high blood sugar level.
![Another jewel lost as midfielder Touseef Ahmed passes away [Express Tribune]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Pakistans-Tauseef-No.6-and-Palestine-skipper-Sulaiman-Obaid-No.9-trying-to-get-ball-possession.jpg "Another jewel lost as midfielder Touseef Ahmed passes away [Express Tribune]")
March1March 1, 2017
Another jewel lost as midfielder Touseef Ahmed passes away [Express Tribune]
Faisalabad-born talented midfielder's life cut short due to kidney failure aged 24. Starred for Pakistan U23s in 2010-11.
![AFC chief condoles Shahlyla’s death [The Nation]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/sheikh-salman.jpg "AFC chief condoles Shahlyla’s death [The Nation]")
October16October 16, 2016
AFC chief condoles Shahlyla’s death [The Nation]
Sheikh Salman al-Khalifa, AFC secretary Dato Windsor, and Bahrain FA's Shaikha Hussa send condolences to Shahlyla's mother Senator Rubina Irfan and PFF.
![Pakistan football team striker Shahlyla Baloch dies in Karachi car crash [Dawn]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Shahlyla-Ahmadzai-Baloch-1996-2016.jpg "Pakistan football team striker Shahlyla Baloch dies in Karachi car crash [Dawn]")
October13October 13, 2016
Pakistan football team striker Shahlyla Baloch dies in Karachi car crash [Dawn]
Inna lillahe wa inna ilehi rajiouna
![Pakistani footballer Shahlyla Baloch passes away in Karachi car accident [Express Tribune]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Shahlyla-Baloch-vs-Nepal-in-2014-SAFF-Women-Championship.jpg "Pakistani footballer Shahlyla Baloch passes away in Karachi car accident [Express Tribune]")
October13October 13, 2016
Pakistani footballer Shahlyla Baloch passes away in Karachi car accident [Express Tribune]
The Pakistan women football star died when the car she was travelling in slid and crashed
![Masood Fakhri: Pakistan’s Football Wizard Who Captivated Kolkata Maidan [NDTV]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Masood-Fakhri-at-Mohammedan-Sporting-Club.jpg "Masood Fakhri: Pakistan’s Football Wizard Who Captivated Kolkata Maidan [NDTV]")
September17September 17, 2016
Masood Fakhri: Pakistan’s Football Wizard Who Captivated Kolkata Maidan [NDTV]
Masood Fakhri arrived in Kolkata to play for East Bengal in 1952. He soon became popular with the club's fans after leading the team to derby wins over Mohun Bagan and three trophies in his debut season