RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Qamar Bajwa has held a reception for visiting Brazilian legend Ronaldinho and his friends (other seven top footballers) on Saturday.
The COAS thanked the footballers for visiting Pakistan and maintained that Pakistan is a peaceful and sports loving country as sports promote peace.
The military chief also thanked Leisure League for organizing the trip in collaboration with Pakistan Army and promoting peace and sports.
” We thank COAS for hospitality & pleased to be in a beautiful and peaceful Pakistan” @10Ronaldinho (2 of 2) pic.twitter.com/ksIBE6dkpp
— Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor (@OfficialDGISPR) July 8, 2017
The visiting players thanked COAS for organizing their tour and the support. The visiting footballers said that Pakistan is a beautiful country and they look forward to enjoy the trip.
Recently retired Ronaldinho, famous for his stints with Spanish club Barcelona, is the lead attraction among the group dubbed “Ronaldinho and friends”.
Former Manchester United stalwart Ryan Giggs, Brazilian Roberto Carlos, former England goalkeeper David James, Dutch star George Boateng, former French players Robert Pires and Nicolas Anelka, and Portuguese player Luis Boa Morte complete the line-up.
The group has reached Karachi to play their first game in Abdul Sattar Edhi Hockey Stadium.
Pakistan welcomes @10Ronaldinho and his fellow intl players. Reception hosted by COAS. Pakistan is a peace and sports loving country.(1 of2) pic.twitter.com/S3IBSx9WbO
— Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor (@OfficialDGISPR) July 8, 2017
