Football legends Kaka, Figo aspire Pakistanis to dream

Football legends Luis Figo and Ricardo Kaka finally made their much anticipated touchdown in Karachi today to launch the World Soccer Stars.

“I feel a warm welcome from everybody; there is great passion for football [in Pakistan]," said Figo, while attending a ceremony at a private hotel. "We'll come with 10 legends in April to play a match," he said.

Brazilian midfielder Kaka too expressed similar sentiments, saying, "I have a great impression of this country and its people."

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— Kaka (@KAKA) January 11, 2019

The football star admitted that football was not the most popular sport in the country ruled by cricket. "But we think the door is opening. The advice is to keep dreaming and run after your dream. A lot of people don't do that," he added.

Meanwhile, Figo advised the youngsters aspiring to play football professionally, to dream and strive hard for their goals."It's important that the government creates opportunities,” he added.

Earlier, the duo announced their arrival, “Here we are Pakistan,” as they landed at Karachi and made their way through the aiport.

The duo will make special appearances in Karachi at The Pearl Continental, followed by a grand finale fan experience in Lahore at The Packages Mall. “I am delighted to visit Pakistan and play an instrumental role in promoting and helping football in the country. I have never been to Pakistan so I am really excited to come and play football whilst helping unearth hidden talent,” Kaka had said earlier.

Figo shared the enthusiasm with his fellow mate saying, “It’s exciting to see another emerging country in Asia embrace football,” he said. “I’m certain in a population of 220 million, there must be huge potential waiting to emerge into the international scene.”