The Pakistan Football League (PFL) has announced a 1 million PKR cash prize and a key position within the league for the soccer player Muhammad Riaz, whose struggles struggled after attention after he was forced to sell sweets after the dissolution of his departmental team.
Riaz, a former K-Electric player, found himself unemployed after his club dissolved due to the controversial prohibition of departmental sports imposed by the previous government. Without financial support, the 29 -year -old turned to sell Jalebis In his hometown, Hagu, to reach the end of the month.
His difficult situation came to light after a video of him appeared online, which led to an invitation to the home of the prime minister.
After the viral video, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif invited Riaz to Prime Minister’s house for a meeting. During the meeting, the prime minister gave him a 2.5 million PKR control and announced a job for the footballer.
Meanwhile, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s prime minister Ali Amin Gandapur also provided 1 million PKR in financial assistance.
The president of PFL, Farhan Juano, recognizing Riaz’s difficulties, not only announced the 1 million PKR award, but also assured him a key role in the PFL, a league determined to revive football in Pakistan.
“Muhammad Riaz is an excellent example of the many talented soccer players in Pakistan who have been forced to abandon the sport due to the lack of platforms and financial support,” said Junejo. “We are committed to ensuring that such talent does not go unnoticed. Riaz will not only be financially supported, but will also play an active role in the PFL efforts to develop the game in Pakistan. “
The PFL also promised to provide international training opportunities to Riaz and other aspiring players, ensuring that Pakistan’s football talent obtains the recognition and support it deserves.
Riaz, a hero of the Asian Games, expressed his gratitude, saying: “I am grateful to PFL for giving me the opportunity to return to football. I will work with PFL to make sure that no other player is careless. ”
Its history has shed light on the struggles faced by Pakistani athletes, with many social network users pointing out that such talent would be highly valued and well compensated in other countries.
Despite the directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to restore departmental sports, the prohibition imposed during the government of Pakistan Tehreek-E-Insaf (PTI) continues to affect innumerable athletes, leaving them without financial security or professional stability.
