If we talk about football, then in today’s era, every young person seems to be inspired by Ronaldo and Messi, and Lyari is an area in Karachi, the capital of Pakistan’s Sindh province, where every second child considers himself Ronaldo or Messi.
The children of Lyari considering themselves Messi or Ronaldo is not just a fantasy, but if you see them playing football, you will be amazed at their skills.
With the start of the FIFA World Cup, the hustle and bustle in Lyari also reaches its peak and preparations for it are visible in every street.
These days, Lyari has become a mini Brazil where flags of different football teams and pictures of players are displayed on the roofs, walls, streets, and highways.
70 percent of people in Lyari love football, while there are also talented players in other sports like boxing, hockey, karate, etc. Apart from this, talented children of Lyari have also shown their talents in music, acting and other fields.
During the FIFA World Cup, especially in the matches of Brazil and Argentina, the excitement of the people is at its peak and with every goal, there is a lot of noise as if the residents are playing for their own team. The children here love Ronaldo, Messi and other players just like the fans of their own countries do.
Express News has prepared a short documentary on this excitement and Lyari’s football craze, which you must watch and express your opinion.