Zidane Iqbal: The footballer who gave Pakistan its first World Cup moment
Manchester-born midfielder Zidane Iqbal becomes the first player of Pakistani heritage to feature at a World Cup.

Manchester-born midfielder Zidane Iqbal becomes the first player of Pakistani heritage to feature at a World Cup.









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