Pakistan Football League (PFL) has announced a cash price of 1 million PKR and a key position within the League for footballer Muhammad Riaz, whose difficulties have drawn attention after being forced to sell candy after the dissolution of his departmental team.
Riaz, a former electric player K, found himself unemployed after his club was dissolved due to the controversial ban on ministerial sports imposed by the previous government. Without financial support, the 29 -year -old turned to sale jalebis In his hometown, Hangu, to reach both ends.
His fate was revealed after a video of him surfaced online, leading to an invitation to the Prime Minister’s house.
Following the viral video, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif invited Riaz to the Prime Minister’s house for a meeting. During the meeting, the Prime Minister awarded him a check for 2.5 million PKR and announced a job for the footballer.
Meanwhile, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur’s chief minister, also provided him 1 million PKR in financial aid.
PFL president Farhan Junejo, recognizing Riaz’s difficulties, not only announced the PKR 1 million price, but also played a key role in the PFL, a league determined to relaunch football in Pakistan.
“Muhammad Riaz is an excellent example of the many talented Pakistan footballers who have been forced to leave sport due to a lack of platforms and financial support,” said Junejo. “We are committed to ensuring that such a talent does not go unnoticed. Riaz will not only be financially supported, but will also play an active role in PFL’s efforts to develop the game in Pakistan. »»
The PFL is also committed to providing international training opportunities in Riaz and other budding footballers, ensuring that Pakistan football talent obtains the recognition and support it deserves.
Riaz, a hero of Asian games, expressed his gratitude, saying: “I am grateful to PFL for having given me the opportunity to return to football. I will work with PFL to make sure that no other player is overlooked. »»
Its history has shed light on the difficulties to which the Pakistani athletes, many social media users pointed out that such talents would be very popular and well compensated in other countries.
Despite the directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to restore ministerial sports, the prohibition imposed during the Pakistani government Tehreek-E-insaf (PTI) continues to allocate countless athletes, leaving them without financial security or career stability.
