Barca’s Carles Puyol will be in Karachi on March 16

Monitoring Desk

KARACHI: Carles Puyol, aka Captain Fantastic, will arrive in Karachi on March 16 to promote football as part of World Soccer Stars.

Retired Spanish international, Puyol spent his entire career with his local childhood team Barcelona. He is regarded as one of the best defenders and leaders of his generation. Referred to as the ‘wall’ by his teammates due to his explosive strength, commanding air presence, intense commitment and ruggedness, the versatile defender could play on either flank but really stamped his mark globally on the centre back position.

“Karachi I look forward to seeing you all and I am really excited to meet all my fans in Pakistan,” Puyol said. “World Soccer Stars presents a great opportunity to celebrate the arrival of football and from what I know football is the next emerging sport in Pakistan”.

TouchSky Group’s Ahmer Kunwar said, “It’s a real privilege to see the bedrock of Barcelona FC defence in Pakistan. We are proud to see him as the official face to kick off World Soccer Stars which kicks off on April 27 in Karachi and April 28 in Lahore.”

Puyol’s visit will also involve fan engagement at Dolmen Mall in Karachi where he will meet fans and release special edition of VR headsets signed by him.

The former Spanish international will be at Dolmen Mall on March 16 from 4pm. TouchSky Group’s Robert Head said, “It’s a huge achievement to have Carles Puyol in Pakistan, as I know how much Barcelona is followed across the country. He has played with Messi, Iniesta and Xavi which shows that World Soccer Stars reaching its climax.” A football match and concert featuring AKON will be held in Karachi on Saturday, April 27 and in Lahore on Sunday, April, 28.