Pakistan Football League (PFL) expands international horizons following collaborations with Spain’s Giant Football Club ‘Atlético de Madrid’ Academy.

The Much-Anticipated Pakistan Football League (PFL) is all set for unveiling on 04^th June 2024 in Lahore and to add more, PFL expands international horizons following its collaborations with Spain’s Giant Football Club ‘Atlético de Madrid’ Academy.  

Spanish giants Club ‘Atlético de Madrid’ deployed from 2016 to 2020 its International Academy Project in Lahore, Pakistan, as part of its strategic international expansion plan.

For several years the ‘Atlético de Madrid’ Academy has successfully landed in over 40 countries with different development football program for young players and coaches that have had the opportunity to be trained by the ‘Atlético de Madrid’ Academy sport professionals.

Adolfo Guerrero Gunther, Manager in the Academy Internationalization Unit, ‘Atlético de Madrid’ Academy, said: “‘we at ‘Atlético de Madrid’ Academy are thrilled to have been invited to the unveiling of Pakistan Football League (PFL) and to be back again in Pakistan, as it is a huge market full of opportunities, where we wish to explore different possibilities to develop the Academy programs, thanks to the PFL and Golden Ball Global for inviting us to be a part of this tour between 3^rd June ~ 5^th June 2024”.

Melanie Grace, Director of Communications said: “we are privileged to have ‘Atlético de Madrid’ Academy among our guests and look forward to find opportunities to cooperate in the Pakistan thanks to the successful Sports and Educational programs promoted by the Academy”.

The objective of PFL is to sensationalize football in a country of 250 million population and to serve the long enduring appetite of the football loving nation. The all new franchise football league is set to create a new sports economy which will create the very first inter-city rivalry in Pakistan. With over 63 million football fans, 3.4 million registered professional football players and the government is playing an anchor role, PFL is to kick off the world’s most popular sport in Pakistan.

The three-day visit starts will commence on 03^rd June from Islamabad – the capital city of Pakistan and concludes in Karachi – The City of Lights, on 05^th June. The visit foresees a series of high profile meetings scheduled with top brass officials, fandom engagements in malls and schools, grassroots in Kakri Football Stadium in Liyari to celebrate a football carnival, recognizing the unsung heroes of Pakistan’s football and the epic unveil of franchise teams.

The Pakistan Football League is being unveiled in a ground-breaking ceremony in Lahore on 04^th June 2024, followed by a series of farewell dinners in each city celebrating its success with VVIPs and celebrities before send off by the British Deputy High Commissioner who will host a farewell send-off reception in Karachi on 05^th June 2024.

Wasim Akram leads Pakistan’s NFT Revolution.

Wasim Akram to launch limited-edition NFTs on 24^th June in collaboration with BitBlaze, GAME and Binance on Binance’s new NFT platform. BitBlaze is excited to announce the launch of an exclusive limited-edition collection of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) featuring cricket heroes from Pakistan, including the legendary Wasim Akram.

Previous NFT Collections comprised of media and sports celebrities, such as the singer Lewis Capaldi and England ex-footballer Michael Owen to name a few. Featuring top artists and in-demand content exclusively available on Binance NFT, the upcoming collection is no different.

Binance, the world’s leading block-chain ecosystem and crypto-currency exchange, will host and sell the NFTs on its forthcoming NFT marketplace, which launches on June 24^th. The sale will take the form of a seven(7)-day auction where anyone globally will be able to participate. Binance NFT will bring together artists, creators and crypto enthusiasts from around the world with a minimal fee for users and creators alike.

Wasim Akram said’; “it’s been incredible to see the rise of digital art collectibles, and I’m delighted to find another avenue to engage with cricket fans all over the world. It’s exciting to think that block-chain technology now gives these incredible memories a permanent home, and a way to capture these special moments in Pakistan’s cricket history.”

Abdelhamid Benyahia, Operations Manager at Binance MENA, said; “we are especially excited to host BitBlaze as part of our 100 creators on Binance NFT. Their series of cricket NFTs are sure to have a wide appeal, and we are pleased to announce that one of the first NFTs will feature World Cup-winning athlete and global sporting icon, Wasim Akram.”

This particular collection will include never-seen-before images from the unforgettable World Cup final triumph against England in 1992.

In March 2021, Mike Winkelmann — the digital artist known as Beeple sold an NFT of his work for a record-smashing $69 million at Christie’s serving as a catalyst for this booming technology.

Imran Rahim, co-founder of BitBlaze added; “we are thrilled to be part of the NFT launch, and it’s a privilege to have one of Pakistan’s most-loved celebrities on board. I remember watching Wasim lift the World Cup in 1992 when I was a child, so to be able to present this to the world is an incredible honor.”

“We see immense potential in the NFT space, and it makes sense to bring together the biggest stars with the biggest platform in the crypto space to offer fans and cricket-lovers worldwide a truly unique opportunity to own a piece of history,” said Arsalan H. Shah, Founder of GAME – Pakistan’s leading sports management company.

Those interested in participating are advised to visit www.bitblaze.co where a guide to purchasing will be published and where fans can also stay informed about further NFT launches.

BitBlaze also plans to expand its offering into other sports, and invites stars in both Pakistan and abroad to offer NFTs to the growing number of digital art collectors.

About BitBlaze: BitBlaze is launching Pakistan’s first NFT sports collection which includes digital art of Pakistan’s biggest stars. It aims to bring prominence to celebrated sports icons of past and present, giving fans a way to connect to engage with them and be a part of their history. BitBlaze was chosen to launch in Binance’s exclusive “100 Creators” program. For more information, visit: www.bitblaze.co

About GAME: Global Athlete Management Experts (GAME) is a full-service Sports Management Company established in 2010, bringing athletes, coaches, commentators, nutritionists and celebrities to the forefront of endorsements, campaigns, signings, and fans on national and international platforms. For more information, visit: www.globalathletemanagementexperts.com

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