PFF warns of legal action for any Football League by private party

The Pakistan Football Federation said that no football league will be allowed by a private party. The only football league in the country will be held by the football federation itself.

The statement came after the owner of PSL franchise Javed Afridi presented the idea of a PSL type football league to be held in Pakistan.

Secretary-General of PFF, Manizeh Zainli said:

Recently various quarters have made statements in media and social media about running/starting franchise league or women’s league, Given that Pakistan Football Federation is the governing body of Football in Pakistan (as recognized by FIFA and AFC) any national league (franchise or otherwise) can only be hosted by the PFF. Therefore, no league can be conducted by any entity other than PFF.

Any unapproved leagues will have legal consequences according to PFF.

“If any entity tries to conduct such a league, the same will be illegal and sanctions will follow,” the statement highlighted.