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People are reacting to 'Ronaldinho and Friends' in Pakistan exactly like you'd expect them to

People are reacting to 'Ronaldinho and Friends' in Pakistan exactly like you'd expect them to

"Ronaldinho is in Pakistan? Ronaldinho is in Islamabad? Am I dreaming?"
Updated 08 Jul, 2017

We Pakistanis love it when anyone "foreign" comes to our country and it's no different this time around.

Keen to shine a spotlight on the underrepresented footballing talent in Pakistan, Brazillian football legend Ronaldinho, Manchester United's Ryan Giggs and five other international football stars arrived in Islamabad today.

Brazilian Roberto Carlos too is expected to arrive later in time for the first seven-a-side exhibition match in Karachi tonight.

And of course, we're all set to welcome them with open arms.

It's a moment of pride for sure

Hook a sister up

Pffft wedding season gets in the way of everything!

Some people are working on bringing their A-game as far as banners are concerned

Join the squad yo!

While others are experiencing some major FOMO

Could this be a gateway to get other athletes to come to Pakistan as well?

Somebody pinch her!

Well, that definitely beats our birthday presents...

In addition to the international stars, the teams will also consist of Pakistan's emerging football talent. The visiting players will play two exhibition matches in the country. the first of which kicks off tonight.

Comments

Malik Jul 08, 2017 03:39pm
Great to see these show matches happening in Pakistan and these top players paying visit to the country with great potential and love for the game, good on them, I hope stadiums get full attendance and I like to see overbooked crowd, come on Pakistan respect them and show your passion for the game, football is the global game not cricket. I am hoping this triggers a revolution in Pakistan for great game of football and Pakistan comes up on the globe with good team...long way to go...
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Sohail Wazir Jul 08, 2017 03:45pm
Most welcome to Pakistan. You'll find many many talented people here.
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Wow Jul 08, 2017 04:02pm
Fantastic news. These guys will uplift up coming Pakistani players and hopefully inspire them to do greater. Must be a dream come true feeling amongst football crazy fans in Pakistan.
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Alba Jul 08, 2017 04:29pm
Hope no one spoils the fun. It's boost for Pakistan spirits.
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dr Zahid Jul 08, 2017 06:24pm
great moments..hope its begining of an end to pakistan 's isolation from domestic sports
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ARSHAD CANADA Jul 08, 2017 10:33pm
Guys Well come to Pakistan, a country of present and pass CHAMPIONS .Not in football but many other things. You will find your stay with love and admiration. I wonder who organized this wonderful gift for Pakistan?
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Jawad Pakistani Jul 09, 2017 04:23am
Modi isolating Pakistan is working
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Amer Jul 11, 2017 03:35pm
Modi ji we are so isolated !
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