James, Boateng to join Ronaldinho in Pakistan

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KARACHI: Former England goalkeeper David James and former Dutch midfielder George Boateng will join Brazilian legend Ronaldinho during his eagerly-anticipated visit to Pakistan in July, organisers announced on Thursday.

At a news conference, Leisure Leagues Pakistan disclosed that James and Boateng will join Ronaldinho in his World XI team when they face a Pakistan XI in an exhibition match.

James, who counts Liverpool and Manchester City as clubs he played for during his career, last played for Indian Super League side Kerala Blasters in 2014.

Boateng, played for Aston Villa and Middlesbrough in the Premier League, is currently director at Malaysian club Kelantan FA.The organisers also announced that top players who link up with Leisure Leagues will get a chance to play in the match with Ronaldinho.

Published in Dawn, March 17th, 2017

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Askance View

Mar 17, 2017 11:03am

Really looking forward to have these internationally famed player will see in Pakistan and playing with Pakistan team. This opportunity will be used to introduce Pakistan footballer's talent and facilities and get valuable assistance with these players. The Pakistan Sport Channels will telecast this match live with high quality of match coverage.

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IRFAN

Mar 17, 2017 11:25am

Warm Welcome dear Stars

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Akram

Mar 17, 2017 03:43pm

I hope thousands of Pakistanis turn up at the airport to greet them.

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Akram

Mar 17, 2017 03:42pm

not bad for "isolated" Pakistan eh?

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Rebirth

Mar 17, 2017 03:53pm

Why is the marketing so terrible? No one even knows why ronaldinho is coming or for what. For example, we are likely to assume that the Pakistan squad has Afridi in it because that's all that we know from Ronaldinho's tweet. Hire somebody if you can't do it yourself.

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anony

Mar 17, 2017 08:54pm

This is just getting better and better. Welcome to Pakistan, Super Stars.

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Mar 18, 2017 03:38am

Match fixing will be so much easier in football! You guys are going to have a ball!

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