Eight of the best set to dribble their way to Pakistan
In an attempt to promote football in Pakistan a star-studded football team is set to visit Pakistan.
(Web Desk) - Pakistan is set to welcome eight of the greatest footballers the world has ever seen. A superstar cast captained by legends Ronaldinho Gaucho and Sir Ryan Giggs is all set to arrive in Pakistan in an attempt to promote football in the country.
Captained by the best, the team consisting of superstars like Robert Pires, Roberto Carlos, Nicolas Anelka, David James, Luis Boa Morte and George Boateng, are set to compete in a seven-a-side exhibition match on July 8 in Karachi and July 9 in Lahore, with three players apiece lining alongside Ronaldinho and Giggs in either team.
The mastermind behind the massive project, Leisure Leagues Pk, on Tuesday, also unveiled the trophy to be awarded to the teams of the exhibition match, featuring Ronaldinho and Friends squad.
The trophy was unveiled at a recently conducted event. Photo Courtesy: Leisure Leagues Pk
At the trophy unveiling event, Ryan Giggs was announced as the latest player to join the squad of Ronaldinho and Friends; one of the most decorated players of Manchester United. With the “Red Devils”, the Welshman has won numerous titles inclduing the Premier League, the UEFA Champions League, the FA Cup and the Intercontinental Super Cup.
Ryan Giggs with “Chacha Cricket”. Photo Courtesy: Express Tribune
Officials of the Leisure Leagues Pk and the World Group sat down earlier and came up with this unique idea of inviting the legends of the game to Pakistan. It was a long and painstaiking ride but what matters is that by the end, a dream seems to be coming true.
"It is a great honour to see this initiative coming to life. It is a great time for Pakistan as a nation to be hosting players of this stature in the country, said Shahzeb Trunkwala, the President of the World Group.
Addressing the media, Ammar Ahmed, Head of Marketing Near East for HMD said, “As the title sponsors of the mega event, we feel privileged to unveil the glittering trophy of Nokia Ronaldinho and Friends. These matches featuring international players from across the globe not only sends a clear message that Pakistan is a sports loving country, but also provides us with an opportunity to raise the bar for football in Pakistan.”
In order to maximise the public participation, the tickets have also been put up on sale since the 1st of July.
The matches will be held in Karachi and Lahore and will feature the international players playing alongside local youth selected by Leisure Leagues for these exhibition matches.
