Football legends including Kaka, Figo coming to Pakistan in November

• “I am really excited to visit Pakistan again to play an exhibition tour,” says Brazil legend.
• Four legends including local stars will play an exhibition match in Lahore.
• “Its time to develop football in Pakistan and I am coming back to play my role,” says Anelka.

Football legends Ricardo Kaka Luis Figo, Carles Puyol and Nicolas Anelka are coming to Pakistan to play an exhibition match in November, World Soccer Stars confirmed on Friday.

They are due to land in Lahore on 9th of November and will play an exhibition match at the National Hockey Stadium on 10th of the month.

2002 World Cup winner Kaka said, “I am really excited to visit Pakistan again to play an exhibition tour.  My visit in January was a memorable one and I want to be part of kicking off soccer as a major sport in the country’.

Portuguese legend Figo sharing his thoughts said, “It's exciting to see Pakistan embrace soccer and I am keen to play with the local stars who have secured their place in the tour – its time for football”.

Spain legend Puyol said, “I was greeted by thousands of fans in Karachi in March this year, now its my turn to welcome you to the most anticipated soccer tour of Pakistan”

“Its time to develop football in Pakistan and I am coming back to play my role to promote the game in the country, so let’s get the show on the road, Pakistan,” said Former French international Anelka.

Apart from these four legends, Pakistani players were short listed from a talent hunt road show, will feature in the penultimate showdown next month. Their names will be announced in coming days.

Tickets are available now to buy from selected McDonald’s restaurants in Lahore. For the first time ever football fans in the country will also be able to witness the tour in Virtual Reality (VR) as well, they can book their tickets online from www.worldsoccerstars.com.