AFC General Secretary Dato' Alex Sooray and the Football Union of Russia President Nikolai Tolstyykh have sent condolence Letters to Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) President Syed Faisal Saleh Hayat on the sad demise of former Pakistan National Football Team Captain Masoodul Hassan Butt.
In his letter AFC General Secretary expresses his deepest grief on the death of Masood. He appreciated Butt's contributions and stressed entire football family to remember his precious contributions for the game of football. AFC General Secretary extends his deepest condolence to the entire Pakistan National sport fraternity and most importantly, to the family of late Butt. "Butt led the national side when the game was still in its infancy in Pakistan. His role as chairman of the selection committee and his publications on football surely helped develop the roots of this beautiful game in the South Asian nation" AFC General Secretary said.
In his letter the Football Union of Russia President Nikolai Tolstykh sends his deepest condolence on behalf of football family to Butt family, friends and Pakistan Football Federation. "Please accept my sincere condolences and concern regarding the sudden pass away of Masoodul Hassan Butt, who was an outstanding person, brilliant football player and honourable member of the Football Family," the Football Union of Russia President said. According to Pakistan Football Federation, It is a great tribute for PFF and the entire football family of Pakistan.