![Three years on the sidelines for Pakistan’s ‘oppressed’ footballers [SAMAA]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Saadullah-for-Benazirabad-Lions-in-Sindh-Super-League-925x535.png "Three years on the sidelines for Pakistan’s ‘oppressed’ footballers [SAMAA]")
Pakistan last played an international on June 11, 2019 as Saadullah laments about careers destroyed by 'mafias' fighting for PFF control
Tag: fifa ban
![All glitter, no gold [Express Tribune]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/FIFA-World-Cup-Trophy-Tour-2022-in-Lahore-1160x535.jpeg "All glitter, no gold [Express Tribune]")
June10June 10, 2022
All glitter, no gold [Express Tribune]
Saadullah feels the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour to Pakistan will not improve Pakistani football's woes nor help Pakistani migrant labourers in Gulf countries
![When the World Cup dream landed in Pakistan [Express Tribune]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Christian-Karembeu-holds-the-FIFA-World-Cup-trophy-in-Lahore-during-its-worldwide-tour-for-Qatar-2022-1160x535.jpg "When the World Cup dream landed in Pakistan [Express Tribune]")
June8June 11, 2022
When the World Cup dream landed in Pakistan [Express Tribune]
A World Cup Pakistan may never win. Coveted winner’s trophy lands in country second time, with PFF banned yet again.
![World Cup trophy returns to Pakistan, heightening the sense of longing for football resumption [Dawn]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Coca-Cola-FIFA-World-Cup-Trophy-Tour-2022-in-Lahore-1160x535.jpeg "World Cup trophy returns to Pakistan, heightening the sense of longing for football resumption [Dawn]")
June8June 8, 2022
World Cup trophy returns to Pakistan, heightening the sense of longing for football resumption [Dawn]
“Events like these are of course helpful for the soft image of the country but they should go hand in hand with regular football activities,” said Saddam Hussain at FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour in Lahore
![FIFA remains silent as Normalisation process stalls in Pakistan [Dawn]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/PFF-flag.jpg "FIFA remains silent as Normalisation process stalls in Pakistan [Dawn]")
May20June 12, 2022
FIFA remains silent as Normalisation process stalls in Pakistan [Dawn]
After NC was handed back control of PFF House in March, there was hope that Pak football's crisis would be resolved and FIFA ban will end. That, however, is diminishing with every passing day.
![Captain Saddam Hussain details sorry state of Pakistan football [SAMAA]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Saddam-Hussain-SSGC-captain-NFCC-2020-1160x535.jpg "Captain Saddam Hussain details sorry state of Pakistan football [SAMAA]")
May16May 16, 2022
Captain Saddam Hussain details sorry state of Pakistan football [SAMAA]
"I don’t care who is in charge of the federation, I just want our players to get back to playing football in Pakistan and internationally."
![Removing hurdles one by one [TNS]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/PFF-NC-at-press-conference-after-retaking-PFF-House-1160x535.jpg "Removing hurdles one by one [TNS]")
May8May 8, 2022
Removing hurdles one by one [TNS]
NC member Shahid Khokhar reiterates in interview with TNS that NC's next tasks are regaining control of PFF's bank accounts plus their digital and physical assets.
![LHC dismisses Ashfaq’s petition for control of PFF accounts [Dawn]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/869507-PFF-1428954617.jpg "LHC dismisses Ashfaq’s petition for control of PFF accounts [Dawn]")
April28April 28, 2022
LHC dismisses Ashfaq’s petition for control of PFF accounts [Dawn]
LHC dismissed Ashfaq Shah group's petition for not showing up to pursue case against NC. Supreme Court also dismissed a similar appeal.
![LHC dismisses Ashfaq Group’s appeal against FIFA NC [The Nation]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Lahore-High-Court-LHC.jpg "LHC dismisses Ashfaq Group’s appeal against FIFA NC [The Nation]")
April28April 28, 2022
LHC dismisses Ashfaq Group’s appeal against FIFA NC [The Nation]
Lahore High Court dismisses Ashfaq Shah group's appeal from stopping NC control of PFF bank accounts; boost hopes of ending FIFA ban on Pakistan
![In Ramzan tournament final, a local team shows grit against Army but wilts and falls apart [Dawn]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Army-vs-Madhu-Mohammedan-Naya-Nazimabad-Ramazan-Cup-2022-final-1160x535.jpg "In Ramzan tournament final, a local team shows grit against Army but wilts and falls apart [Dawn]")
April21April 21, 2022
In Ramzan tournament final, a local team shows grit against Army but wilts and falls apart [Dawn]
With the PFF still in limbo due to FIFA ban and court cases, players and teams forced to rely on private, unregulated tournaments to remain active