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James, Boateng to join Ronaldinho in Pakistan

The Newspaper's Sports Reporter Published March 17, 2017

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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AK
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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