Ronaldinho to play in Pakistan

Eight of football's biggest stars, including Brazilian hero Ronaldinho, will play two exhibition matches in Pakistan this weekend in hopes of attracting more players from the cricket-mad country.

Recently retired Ronaldinho, famous for his stints with Spanish club Barcelona, is the lead attraction among the group dubbed "Ronaldinho and friends" set to play in Karachi on Saturday and in Lahore on Sunday.

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.

Ronaldinho, 37, who won the World Player of the Year twice said he is on a goodwill mission aimed at inducing youngsters to play the game.