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FOOTBALL - National 08 Jun, 2023

Football News: PFF Introductory Referee Course starts in Lahore

Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE:-As many as 24 persons are taking part in the third Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) Introductory Referee Training Course that kicked off on Tuesday here at FIFA House. Similar courses have been conducted in Karachi and Quetta under the banner of PFF.A three-day will conclude on the 10th of June. The four-day long course is headed by Khurram Shahzad who is FIFA MA Referee Instructor and Manager Referees PFF.NC Chairman Haroon Malik said:"I welcome you all to the course and wish you good luck. Referees play a crucial role in ensuring fair play and upholding the rules of the game, and acquiring new knowledge and techniques can greatly enhance your abilities. I hope you will learn things that will help you in the future."Manager Referee Khurram Shahzad said:"I am thankful to PFF NC for the matchless efforts of conducting the courses in different cities. Previously, we have made a successful course orientation in Karachi and Quetta. This is indeed a good medium for the participants to learn and we are looking forward to expanding in other cities."

FOOTBALL - National 07 Jun, 2023

Football News: Women goalkeepers’ training camp starts in Lahore

Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE:-Women goalkeepers’ training camp started on Wednesday under the control of women goalkeeper coach Ahsanullah Khan.According to an official of Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), Nisha Ashraf, Tooba Idris, Sahar Zaman, Mafia Parveen, Ayina Mirza, and Naira Amin have been hinted as potential players. The objective of the camp is to assess and identify the best goalkeeper among them, who will then have the opportunity to participate in the senior team camp later this month.Coach Ahsanullah Khan said:“The camp in Lahore will conclude on June 11 and will be followed by another camp in Karachi from June 13 to 18. By evaluating goalkeepers in training, we aim to select 3 players who will then have the opportunity to participate in the National Women's Team camp, which is set to commence in the middle of June.”

FOOTBALL - Rugby 03 Jun, 2023

Rugby News: Pakistan to host Men’s Division-! Matches in Lahore

Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE:-Pakistan will host the Asia Rugby Men’s Division-1 matches scheduled for the 4th and 8th of July against the United Arab Emirates (UAE), secretary, Pakistan Rugby Union (PRU) Salman Sheikh to reporter here on Saturday, as the winner would secure a berth in the Asia Rugby Championship next year 2024.He further said, “In 2022, the Pakistan Rugby Union (PRU) appointed South African Gert Mulder as the Head Coach for the Asian Rugby Division II Tournament 2022 which they won against Thailand. The South African will again be in charge this year for the two-match tie.”Pakistan Head Coach said:“It is an honour to continue leading the Pakistan National Rugby Team as we embark on this new chapter in our journey. The promotion to ARC Division-1 is a testament to the team’s hard work and progress. While the competition will undoubtedly be tougher, I have full faith in our players’ capabilities. We will face each challenge head-on and strive to make our mark in the elite division of Asian rugby.”Secretary PRU said, “The ARC Div 1 2023 will see Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) play two matches on the 4th and 8th of July, in Lahore and the team that accumulates the most points will win and “secure a berth in the Asian Rugby Championship, edging closer to the ultimate dream of qualifying for the World Cup,”Questioned on his return to Pakistan, Mulder said: “It is an honour and privilege to lead the Pakistan National Rugby Team once again as we embark on this new chapter in our journey to eventually gain the opportunity of testing ourselves against powerhouses like Hongkong, South Korea, and Malaysia.“The promotion in 2022 to the Division I Asia Cup Championship is a testament to the team's hard work and progress. While the 2023 competition will undoubtedly be much tougher, I have full confidence in the players' abilities. We will take on every challenge head-on and strive to make our mark in the elite division of Asian rugby.“Finally, I am personally better prepared because the environment is familiar to me, and I am aware of the challenges and what it takes to overcome them. I am grateful and humbled by the support and trust shown by the selectors, players, coaching staff members, management, and every role player within the Pakistan Rugby Union.”

FOOTBALL - National 02 Jun, 2023

Football News: Scrutiny Advisory Committee meets at Headquarter

Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE:-The first meeting of the Scrutiny Advisory Committee formed by Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) took place at the FIFA House, Lahore on Friday.According to media official of PFF, Chairman, Normalisation Committee (NC) Haroon Malik along with NC members Mohammad Shahid Niaz Khokar and Saud Hashimi attended the meeting whereas the Scrutiny Advisory Committee members were present on the occasion including Akhtar Moheyuddin, Mohammad Siddique, Usman Usmani, Mohammad Arif, Rizwan Hameed, Irfan Khan Niazi, Zulfiqar Shah and Imtiaz Ahmad.Chairman NC Haroon Malik said:“The formation of Advisory Committee for Scrutiny is yet another display of the PFF NC to carry out the scrutiny process in the most befitting manner. The committee will relay the real voice of the community. Federation formed a Scrutiny Advisory Committee to ensure free, fair, transparent and smooth holding of the club scrutiny which is the first step of PFF elections.”During the meeting, NC member Saud Hashimi briefed the participants about the rules of the district championship and the scrutiny process. The matters pertaining to rules, matches and physical scrutiny came under the light.The committee's main responsibility is to coordinate between PFF and Football Clubs. The committee members will observe the scrutiny process and give their feedback to PFF with their recommendations and proposals. PFF NC has termed the committee as a community tool to facilitate the clubs through all possible support. The Committee also has the mandate to advise PFF on scrutiny schedules across the country. On this occasion, members of the Scrutiny Advisory Committee expressed their gratitude to the PFF for placing their trust in them for this important responsibility. They emphasized their lifelong passion for football and made a heartfelt commitment to carry out their duties with utmost sincerity.

FOOTBALL - National 30 May, 2023

Football News: PFF names 28 players for national training camp

Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE:-Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) on Tuesday names a 28-man squad for national camp to prepare the men's football team for the upcoming international tournaments including 4-Nations Cup in Mauritius and South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championship scheduled to be held in Bengaluru, India this year 2023.According to an official of PFF, the camp will get underway on Wednesday (May 31, 2023) in Lahore. The main objective of the camp is to prepare the side for the upcoming 4-Nations Cup in Mauritius and SAFF Championship 2023 scheduled to be held in Bengaluru, India.Names of invited players:Goalkeepers: Saqib Hanif, Salman ul Haq, Abdul Basit and Yousaf Ijaz Butt. Defenders: Mohammad Umar Hayat, Ali Khan Niazi, Mohammad Sufyan, Mohammad Umer Saeed, Mamoon Moosa Khan, Syed Abdullah Shah, Haseeb Ahmed Khan, Sardar Wali, Sohail, Easah Suliman and Abdullah Iqbal. Midfielders: Alamgir Ali Khan Ghazi, Ali Uzair Mahmood, Moin Ahmed, Shayak Dost, Mohammad Waleed Khan, Rahis Nabi, Harun Arrashid Faheem Hamid, Umair Ali and Mohammad Adnan Yaqoob.Forwards: Abdul Samad Shahzad, Otis Jan Mohammad Khan, Hassan Naweed Bashir and Mohammad Waheed.

FOOTBALL - National 28 May, 2023

Football News: PFF Elections Process commences from Chitral

Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE:-The highly-anticipated elections process for the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has started from Chitral and subsequently will be progressing to other districts throughout the country.More than 30 clubs played their matches and were ably scrutinized. The elections aim to establish a new standard for transparency and representation within Pakistan's football community, abiding by constitutional requirements.To ensure fair and impartial elections, the club scrutiny process has been linked with the District Championship. This approach aims to guarantee transparency by thoroughly examining the data of players and clubs through diligent scrutiny officers. The scrutiny officers, match commissioners and referees review the reports and documentation provided by various clubs and submit them to PFF.A day earlier, the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) announced the Scrutiny Advisory Committee. This committee consists of members from the football community, selected to facilitate both the clubs and the PFF itself. Their primary responsibility will be to oversee and manage the scrutiny process of the football clubs. The committee will play a crucial role in providing guidance, advice and support throughout the scrutiny process.

FOOTBALL - National 26 May, 2023

Football News: PFF names Scrutiny Advisory Committee for election

Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE:-The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) Normalisation Committee (NC) has announced the formation of an eight-member Scrutiny Advisory Committee aiming to coordinate the scrutiny of football clubs across the country as the first step toward free and fair PFF elections.According to an official of PFF, the members of the Scrutiny Advisory Committee are Akhtar Moheyuddin, Mohammad Siddique, Usman Usmani, Mohammad Arif, Rizwan Hameed, Irfan Khan Niazi, Zulfiqar Shah, and Imtiaz Ahmad. The committee will be responsible for overseeing the scrutiny process of the football clubs.The PFF has already announced the starting its elections, which will begin on May 27th (Saturday) in selected districts. The advisory committee will coordinate the entire process. Subsequently, the scrutiny process will be extended to all districts of the country in the following days.The objective of conducting thorough scrutiny of the clubs is to ensure that the Electoral College, which will participate in the PFF elections, is well-vetted and meets all the requirements. This scrutiny will contribute to maintaining the integrity and fairness of the election process within the PF

FOOTBALL - National 25 May, 2023

Football News: PFF and MCB Islamic sign MoU for Opening accounts of clubs

Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE:-The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) and MCB Islamic Bank signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday here at the FIFA House aiming to simplify and speed up the process of opening bank accounts for clubs, a basic requirement for the club to become a voting right holder.Zargham Khan Durrani, President MCB Islamic Bank, Mohammad Hamid Yasin, Group Head CF, Usman Ali Alvi, Business Head, Ashar Iqbal, Head RBG North, Agha Mohammad Ali, National Sales Manager CF, Amer Baig, Head CFI, Azhar Iqbal, Head Institutional Sales, PFF NC Chairman Haroon Malik, NC members Mohammad Shahid Niaz Khokhar and Haris Azmat attended the signing ceremony.President, MCB Islamic Bank, Zargham Khan Durrani said:"We are pleased to announce our partnership with the PFF. This MoU reflects our dedication to supporting and assisting local communities with the aim of making the registration process easier, faster, and more accessible for all the stakeholders, particularly football clubs, under the umbrella of Pakistan Football Connect."Chairman, PFF NC Haroon Malik said:"The opening of the account for any club is one of the key requirements of the PFF Statutes, which needs to be fulfilled in order to get the club registered and become a voting right holder. To make this process more convenient for the clubs, we have made the decision to collaborate with MCB Islamic Bank, while signing a MoU in this regard to facilitate the football clubs and effectively overcome the obstacles faced during the account opening process for clubs. With this assistance and support of MCB Islamic Bank, we are committed to ensuring that all clubs can now successfully open their accounts with comprehensive guidance and support.”NC member Shahid Khokhar said:“NC is focused to support the clubs by all means to bring them to a stage from where they can kick start their journey of professional football development and to focus on the club's sustainable business models.”

FOOTBALL - Int News 07 Apr, 2023

TCL announces a new partnership deal with Arsenal Football Club

Sports Bulletin Report LAHORE: TCL, a Global top 2 TV brand, has announced a new partnership with Arsenal Football Club. The collaboration will give Arsenal supporters in the UK, Middle East and Africa more opportunities to engage with the club, while also increasing TCL’s expanding footprint in sport by becoming the club’s Official Regional Consumer Electronics Partner in those markets. With a mission to Inspire Greatness, TCL understands the impact sport has on people around the world and the new partnership aims to engage supporters around their common passion for football. TCL will provide Arsenal supporters with exclusive club content and exciting deals on a product range including TVs, white goods and home appliances. Supporters will have the opportunity to participate in competitions and games with the lucky winners receiving official Arsenal gifts and merchandise. TCL will also invite its customers to watch live matches at Emirates Stadium as well as meet and greets with current players and legends. "We are thrilled to partner with Arsenal Football Club, one of the most prestigious football clubs in the world," said Sunny Yang, General Manager TCL Middle East and Africa. " This partnership will allow us to bring our innovative and high-quality products to Arsenal's passionate and loyal supporter base in the Middle East, Africa and the UK. Our values of progression, positivity and inspiration are aligned to those of Arsenal and we’re excited to work together to engage supporters around the world in their common love for football." Juliet Slot, Arsenal's Chief Commercial Officer, said: "We are delighted to welcome TCL to our family of partners. This partnership represents an exciting opportunity for both Arsenal and TCL to engage with our supporters in the Middle East, Africa and the UK. We look forward to working closely with TCL to bring the best viewing experience to our fans in the region."

FOOTBALL - FIFA News 06 Apr, 2023

Argentina spot on top in new FIFA World Ranking after 6 years

Sports Desk ISLAMABAD: Six years after last topping the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, Argentina (1st, plus 1) are once again at the summit of world football. Recent friendly wins against Panama (2-0) and Curaçao (7-0) helped the world champions dethrone Brazil (3rd, minus 2), who paid a high price for defeat in their friendly against Morocco (2-1). Not only did A Seleçao surrender top spot, but they also saw France (2nd, plus 1) move ahead of them. Les Bleus’ ascent to second is down to back-to-back wins in UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying against the Netherlands (4-0) and Republic of Ireland (1-0). Outside the leading trio, there were no other movers among the Top 10. Belgium (4th, -) remain just outside the podium places, closely followed by England (5th, -). In fact, the swapping of places by Senegal (18th, plus 1) and Denmark (19th, minus 1) were the only other notable changes in the Top 20. Further down the Ranking, however, there has been no shortage of movement, with the strides made by Serbia (25th, plus 4), Algeria (34th, plus 6), Egypt (35th, plus 4), and Scotland (36th , plus 6) among the most significant. No less impressive is the progress of Romania (46th, plus 6) and Canada (47th, plus 6), who move into the Top 50 at the expense of Mali (53rd, minus 8) and Saudi Arabia (54th, minus 5). However, the most improved side in this edition are Central African Republic (122nd, plus 10). By twice beating Madagascar, at the time ranked 30 places above them, Les Fauves du Bas-Oubangui rose 10 places in the global standings, outperforming other notable movers such as Namibia (106th, plus 7), Malaysia (138th, plus 7) and The Gambia (120th, plus 6)