Football legends Kaka and Luis Figo arrived in Karachi on Thursday to officially kick off World Soccer Stars 2019 in the country.

Speaking at a ceremony at Karachi's Pearl Continental Hotel, Portuguese legend Figo said he feels a warm welcome from everybody and there is great passion for football in Pakistan. He said they will come with ten legends in April to play a match.

Brazilian star Kaka thanked people for the warm welcome and said it was his first visit to Pakistan. He said he has a great impression of this country and its people.

Both stars have reached Karachi via a special flight from Dubai earlier today (Thursday). The duo will also visit Lahore for another press conference.