ISLAMABAD — Soccer greats Luis Figo and Kaka arrived in Pakistan on Thursday to launch the World Soccer Stars event in a country more known for its cricket. A private England-based group, Touchsky Group, will organize the event in late April in Karachi and Lahore with an aim toward portraying a softer image of Pakistan around the world. “We know football is not the most popular sport here, it’s cricket right?” Kaka asked with a smile. Figo said that with hard work, youngsters in Pakistan have an opportunity to excel in soccer. Pakistan national team captain Saddam Hussain was also present and gifted Pakistan team shirts Figo and Kaka.

Source: National Post January 10, 2019 14:15 UTC