In the arch-rivalry beyond cricket and hockey, India and Pakistan are set up against each other to play a three-match football series in England.
The tour, which has been dubbed as 'Clash of the Titans,' ends on September 11 with matches to be held in Manchester, Coventry and London.
The event had previously been postponed after the Indian interior ministry refused to issue the NOC for the series.
The president of the All India Football Federation, Praful Patel, expressed his delight at the tournament finally taking place.
"Playing Pakistan is always special," he said. "It’s a positive sign that we will play a bilateral football series against Pakistan. I’m sure all sporting fans are eagerly looking forward to it."
This is the first time that India would be playing a three-match series against Pakistan at a neutral venue.
The last time the two nations were involved in a three-match series was in 2005 in Pakistan, which India won on the grounds of goal difference.
The tour is being organised by TouchSky Sports (TSS), a FIFA and UEFA Licensed Match and Player Agency.
"It gives me immense pleasure in organising this epoch-making tour," claimed Mr. Ahmer Kunwar of TSS.
"The tour would provide the Indian and Pakistani nationals based in England the chance to witness their native teams in action at the 'Home of Football,' England," he added.
"Playing Pakistan is always special," he said. "It’s a positive sign that we will play a bilateral football series against Pakistan. I’m sure all sporting fans are eagerly looking forward to it."
This is the first time that India would be playing a three-match series against Pakistan at a neutral venue.
The last time the two nations were involved in a three-match series was in 2005 in Pakistan, which India won on the grounds of goal difference.
The tour is being organised by TouchSky Sports (TSS), a FIFA and UEFA Licensed Match and Player Agency.
"It gives me immense pleasure in organising this epoch-making tour," claimed Mr. Ahmer Kunwar of TSS.
"The tour would provide the Indian and Pakistani nationals based in England the chance to witness their native teams in action at the 'Home of Football,' England," he added.
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