New Delhi, June 20 -- Pakistani politician Nabil Gabol has attracted attention on social media after claiming that Karachi's Lyari district could host FIFA World Cup matches if Pakistan were ever selected to stage the tournament. Speaking about Lyari's strong football culture, Gabol said the area has both the passion and infrastructure needed to welcome matches from the world's biggest football competition.

Talking about the district's connection with football, Gabol said:

"If we get a chance to host the FIFA World Cup, we have a great ground in Lyari. But some people are blind and cannot see it."

His remarks quickly went viral online, with many social media users discussing whether such a proposal would be realistic.

Lyari is widely ...