LAHORE (Abdul Basit): Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) President Syed Mohsen Gilani met senior LaLiga officials in Spain to discuss collaborations in youth football, women’s football, new domestic leagues, and mentorship programs for coaches.
The high-level meeting, supported by the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) and the government of Pakistan, was held with Mr. Juan Florit Zapata, Head of LaLiga Football Development. Pakistan’s Ambassador to Spain and Andorra, H.E. Zahoor Ahmed, also attended the talks. LaLiga officials expressed strong interest in Pakistan’s growing football ecosystem and underlined opportunities for impactful partnerships to nurture young talent and elevate professional standards in the country.
PFF President Mohsen Gilani welcomed LaLiga’s keen engagement, noting that such collaborations could be a turning point for Pakistan football. “This partnership is a step forward in raising football standards in Pakistan, offering our players, coaches, and women athletes exposure to global best practices,” Gilani said.
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