ISLAMABAD: Renowned football legend Ronaldinho with 7 other international football players would be visiting Pakistan from July 06 to July 8.

According to a tweet by Director General Inter Services Public Relations Major General Asif Ghafoor, the visit of the world fame footballers is being jointly organized by Pakistan Army and Leisure League.

During their visit, the players will call on Chief of Army Staff, General Qamar Javed Bajwa and play friendly matches at Karachi and Lahore for promoting the game in Pakistan and talent hunt.

"Their visit to Pakistan is indicative of return of sports and peace and sports loving Pakistani nation", Gen Asif Ghafoor tweeted.

He said, after cricket its football now. COAS takes another initiative to promote sports for return of normalcy in Pakistan, he added.