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I don't understand you fans,I mean this is dumb. <!-- s:? --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_e_confused.gif" alt=":?" title="Confused" /><!-- s:? -->
First you say India play far less matches,now when we play lower ranked opponents you say play stronger ones,then when we play stronger opponents you say it is bad for confidence after getting some good thrashing. <!-- s
Just watch and enjoy the matches man,don't put your never ending crap and criticism. <!-- s
By the way India and Pakistan matches will get more media exposure than Asia Cup 2011.
I hope this comes true as we would soon get to see our new team in action and good exposure for the team as well..some one pls ask the guys at Football Pakistan if this is true..
also we can improve our ranking... I am bored abut this 140's...
KARACHI: A cloud of uncertainty is looming over a proposed three-match friendly football series between Pakistan and India and there are apprehensions that it may remain as a dream only and will not be conducted at all in England.
The series, which was proposed to be held from July 8 to 18 in England, might be shifted as fresh dates have been proposed as the Indian government has not yet issued an NOC to its football governing body (AIFF).
“We are still waiting as the AIFF are yet to get any green signal from its government. Now, it won’t possible to hold the series in July and efforts would be made to conduct it from September 2-12,” Director Marketing and Event Management of the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), Sardar Naveed Haider told ‘The News’ on Wednesday. “Now it is better to focus on World Cup qualifiers as they are very important for us.”
Pakistan are currently preparing for the first round of the World Cup 2014 qualifiers against Bangladesh to be held on June 29 and July 3 in Dhaka and Lahore respectively. On the other hand India, who have been placed in the second round with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), are undergoing strenuous training for their vital slots to be held on July 24 and 28.
The series has already been approved by the AIFF during its executive committee meeting last month. Meanwhile, sources in the PFF said that the sponsors TouchSky Sports, which is a UEFA and FIFA recognised company, are facing some problems in holding the series.
“I feel that the sponsors are unable to handle the task,” a source close to the development said.
However, Naved Haider, who was behind this major deal, ruled out such an impression.
“Not at all. It’s not the reason. TouchSky Sports is a major and an efficient company and it is there and is ready to hold it,” he said.
The strained relations between the sub-continenental neighbours could be the stumbling block in the way of the series which is going to be held almost after a span of more than five years.
However, PFF official does not think so.
“I don’t think that it will not happen at all. Not only Indian athletes have featured in a judo tournament in Pakistan but the steps like visa relaxation are also being taken to bring normalcy in the relationship between the neighbouring states,” Naved Haider said.
The last time Pakistan had hosted India in 2005 for a three-match series, it was won by the hosts on goal-difference after both teams won a match each while the game in Quetta ended in a 1-1 draw.
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The uncertainty that had loomed over the India-Pakistan football series has finally come to a end with the arch-rivals all set to play a three-match series in England , starting August 25.
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The tour, which has been dubbed as 'Clash of the Titans -- India-Pakistan UK tour,' ends on September 11 with matches to be held in Manchester, Coventry and London .
AIFF president Praful Patel at the meeting.The event had previously been postponed after the Indian interior ministry refused to issue the NOC for the series.
The President of the All India Football Federation, Praful Patel expressed his delight at the tournament finally taking place.
"Playing Pakistan is always special. It's a positive sign that we will play a bilateral football series against Pakistan. I'm sure all sporting fans are eagerly looking forward to it," said Patel.
This is the first-time ever that India would be playing a three-match series against Pakistan at a neutral venue.
The last time the two nations were involved in a three-match series was in 2005 in Pakistan, which India won on goal-difference after the series was deadlocked 1-1.
The tour is being organised by TouchSky Sports (TSS), a FIFA and UEFA Licensed Match and Player Agency.
The first match will be played on August 25 in Manchester, followed by the second game in Coventry on September 3, before London hosts the final match on September 9.