This file photograph reveals Pakistan soccer workforce. — Pakistan Soccer Federation
KARACHI: Pakistan’s nationwide soccer workforce missed the chance to play a pleasant match towards a high-ranking opponent, Russia, in October as a consequence of time constraints.
Based on sources, Russia had supplied Pakistan the prospect to play a pleasant match through the FIFA worldwide window in October.
The Russian Soccer Federation was to cowl all bills for the match, which was initially proposed for October 11 in Russia. Nevertheless, the PFF declined the provide, citing inadequate time for preparation.
In response, the PFF requested that the pleasant be rescheduled for the November window, however the Russian Soccer Federation rejected the proposal.
The final communication between the 2 federations occurred in late September, and with no additional developments, the prospects of a November match have almost light.
Sources added that FIFA won’t launch funds to the PFF for pleasant matches, additional complicating efforts to rearrange a global fixture towards one other opponent in November.
“Discussions with Russia were initiated because they were willing to cover all expenses,” one supply stated. “Going forward, a match will only be possible if the hosting federation agrees to bear the costs.”
