Introduction and description:
As cricket is more popular and has more fans in the field of sports in Pakistan, but football is also an important sport with a large number of fans. Although it is not as popular as cricket, but still the popularity of football is increasing in Pakistan. The number of enthusiasts and fans of this sport is also increasing.
Date of football game:
Football was played in the world for many years. Football started in Pakistan when Britain ruled Pakistan. After the creation of Pakistan in 1947, football was played in the cities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, and Sindh, although other cities of Pakistan also had football players at one level or another. Football then developed when the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) was formed in 1948, playing a major role in promoting and promoting football.
Then the football sector made further progress when the Pakistani football team took part in many international football tournaments between 1950 and 1960, showing good and excellent performance and shining the name of Pakistan.
Then, over time, the Pakistani football team fell into decline due to system problems, lack of or reduced resources, and lack of government attention.
Current Status of Pakistan Football Game:
Pakistan football game, if seen, is behind compared to cricket. Now there are some steps that have given the game a new lease of life:
1. FIFA Cooperation and Support:
FIFA has helped and supported the Pakistan Football Federation many times. Over the years, FIFA has developed the infrastructure as well as working on the training and development of young players.
2. Support by Pakistan Premier League (PPL):
Pakistan Premier League It is a professional league started in 2004. In which different football clubs of the country participate. This Premier League has not achieved the status it should have at international and international level.
3. Organization and training of teams at each regional level:
Karachi Football Clubs, Quetta Football Clubs, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Football Clubs are known and considered to be important areas and centers of football. The football clubs of these mentioned cities provide youth players with a football platform. In which young players develop by practicing.
Overview of Football Popularity:
Number of people who like football:
In Pakistan, 30 percent of youths are known to be fond of football. This is stated in a present survey.
Popularity of Football on Social Media:
In Pakistan, there is a significant increase in the number of social media accounts and pages related to the game of football.
Football Clubs:
1. Manchester United
2. Liverpool
3. Barcelona
4. Real Madrid
Among the fans of the above clubs, the number of Pakistani fans has reached millions.
Pakistani fans on the occasions of holding international events:
When the world football events are held
The interest and passion of Pakistani fans is at its peak. Especially when the passion and interest of Pakistani football fans is at its peak during the FIFA World Cup.
Although the Pakistan football team could never participate in the FIFA World Cup. Despite this, Pakistani football fans show their support for Argentina, Germany and Brazil, which are their favorite teams.
Challenges and problems for the Pakistani football game:
There are several challenges faced in developing the Pakistani football game:
1. Underinvestment:
Lack of sponsorship investment and private investment is a major obstacle in the development of Pakistani football.
2. Organizational Problems and Issues:
Organizational problems, internal differences and political interference in the Pakistan Football Federation have caused a lot of damage to the game of football. For this reason, FIFA has also terminated the membership of Pakistani football many times.
3. Depletion of resources:
There is a lack of proper facilities for football. Generally, players have to play in clay stadiums.
4. Government's lack of attention to:
The government of Pakistan is mostly focused on the field of cricket, due to which other sports, especially football, are not given attention.
Future of Football Field in Pakistan:
Some good and positive changes have been made over the years, which gives good hope for the future of football.
1. Good media coverage of football game:
Football matches have increased coverage on all media groups. This will make the game more popular.
2. Youth Soccer Programs:
Programs and academies have been opened in various places for the learning and training of young players, where the game of football is taught properly.
3. Football grounds and training in schools and colleges:
Regular football ground and training in some schools and colleges, this shows hope for a good future for him.
4. Cooperation at International Level:
International organizers especially FIFA are in action to promote football in Pakistan and are showing a lot of activity in it.
Result:
Pakistani football has a long way to go to achieve the same popularity as cricket. It should be noted that its popularity is increasing with time.
The attention, resources and proper strategy of the government in Pakistan can take the football sector to a global level.
Seeing the growing passion of Pakistani youth, it can be decided that the field of football can have a big place in the future.
