ISLAMABAD: Pakistan officially declared its support for Saudi Arabia’s aspiration to host the FIFA World Cup in 2034, expressing its belief in a statement issued on Friday that the prestigious football tournament in the kingdom would create enduring memories for years to come.
The Saudi Football Federation announced its intention to bid for the hosting rights of the world’s most prestigious sporting event earlier this week.
It cited inspiration from the kingdom’s ongoing social and economic transformation, as well as its deep-rooted passion for football, which has gained additional momentum with the recent signings of international football stars, including Cristiano Ronaldo, by several local clubs.
“Following the announcement by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of its intention to host the FIFA World Cup in 2034, Pakistan affirms its support for the Saudi bid to host the tournament,” the Pakistani foreign office said in a brief statement while reacting to the development.
“We wish our Saudi brothers all success in this endeavor and are certain that Saudi Arabia will host a most memorable FIFA World Cup,” it added.
Last year, Qatar became the first Middle Eastern country to host the FIFA World Cup which attracted sports enthusiasts from across the world.
The tournament was also unique since it was held in November and December, rather than the traditional months of June and July, to avoid the extreme heat of the Qatari summer.
Pakistan endorses Saudi bid to host FIFA World Cup, foresees ‘memorable’ tournament
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Pakistan endorses Saudi bid to host FIFA World Cup, foresees ‘memorable’ tournament
- The kingdom said this week it wanted to bid for the hosting rights of the world’s most prestigious sporting event
- Saudis have passion for football that gained momentum with the signings of international stars by the kingdom’s clubs
Pakistan to host PSL roadshow in New York amid ‘growing interest’ from US, Middle East
- Pakistan aims to add two new teams to existing six franchises for upcoming PSL edition
- PSL is Pakistan’s premier T20 cricket league featuring a mix of local and international stars
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will host a Pakistan Super League (PSL) roadshow in New York today, Saturday, amid “growing interest” from investors in the US, Middle East and Europe for its franchises, the board said in a statement.
The development takes place days after the PCB held a roadshow in London to attract international investors to the PSL, Pakistan’s premier T20 cricket league. The upcoming 11th edition of the league, set to take place next year in April and May, will feature two new teams to the existing roster of six.
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced on Friday that the board has pushed the deadline to submit bids for the two new teams till Dec. 22 amid “growing interest” from investors in the Middle East, Europe and the US.
“Today, the grand spectacle of the Super PSL will take place in New York, USA, the world’s leading economic hub,” the PCB said in a statement.
Naqvi, who is also Pakistan’s interior minister, has arrived in New York to attend the roadshow, the board said.
The statement said American and overseas Pakistani investors will attend the New York roadshow.
“I thank Allah that the PSL is today shining at the international level,” Naqvi was quoted as saying by the PCB.
The PSL’s roadshow in London earlier this week featured former cricketing greats such as Wasim Akram and Ramiz Raja who attended the event with current stars Babar Azam, Sahibzada Farhan and Haris Rauf.
Azam, Rauf and Farhan spoke at the event, highlighting their PSL journeys so far and how the tournament has propelled their careers to new heights.
Within a span of 10 years, PSL has competed for viewership with some of the most prominent cricket leagues around the world, including the Indian Premier League, the Big Bash League, the Hundred, and the Caribbean Premier League, among others.
