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AIFF's attitude on Bhutia issue flayed

AIFF's attitude on Bhutia issue flayed

Rediff.com30 Sep 2009

A top official of the AIFF has questioned how the Executive Committee's decision to endorse a legal opinion to speed up a decision on the issue had been changed and an arbitrator appointed instead.

Bhutia in talks with Singapore club

Bhutia in talks with Singapore club

Rediff.com28 Apr 2003

The ace striker said he is looking for a three-month contract.

Bhutia to take on Mohun Bagan

Bhutia to take on Mohun Bagan

Rediff.com9 Jun 2009

India football captain Baichung Bhutia, who was handed a six-month suspension by Mohun Bagan on Monday for breach of rules, has appointed Usha Nath Banerjee as his legal counsel to challenge the club's decision.

Mohun Bagan serves notice to Bhutia

Mohun Bagan serves notice to Bhutia

Rediff.com15 May 2009

Mohun Bagan has barred captain Baichung Bhutia from practicing with the team and served a showcause notice asking the footballer to explain reasons for missing number of training sessions and an exhibition match in Jalpaiguri on Monday without prior notice.

PIX: Bhaichung Bhutia dances on The Kapil Sharma Show

PIX: Bhaichung Bhutia dances on The Kapil Sharma Show

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

A sneak peek into the special episode.

First Look! Bhutia dedicates AFC honour to struggling Indian players

First Look! Bhutia dedicates AFC honour to struggling Indian players

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

The only Indian inductee in the Asian Football Federation's Hall of Fame, former captain Bhaichung Bhutia dedicated the rare honour to the country's footballers who continue to 'struggle against all odds to prove themselves every single day'.

Bhutia brace for East Bengal

Bhutia brace for East Bengal

Rediff.com2 Jul 2003

East Bengal beat Mohammedan Sporting 3-0 in the Kolkata Super Division.

Bhutia to join East Bengal

Bhutia to join East Bengal

Rediff.com2 Jun 2003

The club is believed to have offered the ace striker close to Rs two million.

Why Bhaichung Bhutia opposes Citizenship Amendment Bill

Why Bhaichung Bhutia opposes Citizenship Amendment Bill

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

'The NRC had an effect on Assam and I think to cover up or make up for that, CAB has been brought in.'

Politics too is a team game just like football: Bhutia

Politics too is a team game just like football: Bhutia

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

Pitted against Bharatiya Janata Party's S S Ahluwalia who has the backing of the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha, Trinamool Congress nominee Baichung Bhutia said the real issue in Darjeeling hills was not a separate state, but lack of development.

Bhutia's goal earns India a draw

Bhutia's goal earns India a draw

Rediff.com1 Aug 2008

Captain Baichung Bhutia came off the bench to earn India a 1-1 draw with defending AFC Challenge Cup champions Tajikistan in Group A, in Hyderabad, on Friday. The point from the match kept India, who beat Afghanistan 1-0 in their opening match, in the race for a place in the semi-finals. Substitute Bhutia scored on the hour mark after Tajikistan's Yusuf Rabiev opened the scoring after just 10 minutes.

Bhutia to skip Olympic torch relay

Bhutia to skip Olympic torch relay

Rediff.com1 Apr 2008

The Indian football captain said it was his way of showing solidarity with the people of Tibet.

Influence of foreign players positive: Bhutia

Influence of foreign players positive: Bhutia

Rediff.com29 May 2007

Bhaichung Bhutia said the growing dominance of foreign players in domestic football was not detrimental to the Indian game.

Bhutia stars in Bagan's Super Cup win

Bhutia stars in Bagan's Super Cup win

Rediff.com27 May 2007

Fed Cup winners Mohun Bagan thrashed NFL champions Dempo Sports Club 4-0 in the Super Cup.

Bhutia all praise for coach Houghton

Bhutia all praise for coach Houghton

Rediff.com20 Aug 2007

India's football captain says Bob Houghton is the best coach he's played under.

Biggest win of my career: Bhutia

Biggest win of my career: Bhutia

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

The Indian captain hopes the victory would herald a new beginning for Indian football.

Bhutia shines again in India's victory

Bhutia shines again in India's victory

Rediff.com27 Jul 2007

The Indian captain scored twice in a 3-2 victory over Portuguese third division side AC Marinhense.

Bhutia blames Bagan officials for I-League ban

Bhutia blames Bagan officials for I-League ban

Rediff.com29 Dec 2012

Bagan, India's oldest soccer club, was handed a two-year ban from the I-League for pulling out of its violence-marred derby match against the bitter rivals in Kolkata.

No decision yet on Bhutia-Bagan row

No decision yet on Bhutia-Bagan row

Rediff.com23 Sep 2009

The suspension row between Bhaichung Bhutia and Mohun Bagan drags on, with both the sides submitting written replies to the previous hearing's arguments in the presence of the AIFF-appointed arbitrator in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Senior advocate appointed to resolve Bhutia issue

Senior advocate appointed to resolve Bhutia issue

Rediff.com3 Sep 2009

Senior advocate and former additional solicitor general of India Amarendra Sharan was on Thursday appointed as the arbitrator to decide on the suspension dispute between Indian football captain Bhaichung Bhutia and Mohun Bagan.

Stalwart Chhetri reveals post-retirement plans

Stalwart Chhetri reveals post-retirement plans

Rediff.com17 May 2024

'Virat Kohli is very close to me, understands me'

Can India's archers finally end Olympics jinx?

Can India's archers finally end Olympics jinx?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

India's archers have never been able to go past the quarter-final hurdle at the Olympic Games.

Verdict on Bhutia-Bagan row next week

Verdict on Bhutia-Bagan row next week

Rediff.com19 Sep 2009

The arbitrator who was appointed to decide on the suspension row between Bhaichung Bhutia and Mohun Bagan will give his verdict next week after the oral hearings between the two parties ended in New Delhi on Saturday.

Mohun Bagan suspends Bhutia for six months

Mohun Bagan suspends Bhutia for six months

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

Mohun Bagan suspended its captain Baichung Bhutia for six months from playing for the club, citing "violation of rules and regulations". The move virtually prevents the Indian football ace from joining any other club. Bhutia had sought a release from Mohun Bagan after his commitment was questioned by the club in a show cause notice, served on him on May 15.

'Bhutia is God's gift to Indian football'

'Bhutia is God's gift to Indian football'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2009

'God's gift to Indian football' and an 'icon of his generation' is how the country's former greats described national captain Baichung Bhutia. who became the first Indian player to compete in 100 international matches. Bhutia, who began his international career in 1995 at the age of 19, on Sunday reached the milestone of playing 100 matches for the country when he led India in their second round-robin match of the Nehru Cup international football tournament in New Delhi.

Bhutia shines in India's victory over Kyrgyzstan

Bhutia shines in India's victory over Kyrgyzstan

Rediff.com23 Aug 2009

Baichung Bhutia celebrated his 100th match appearance for the country by scoring one and setting up another goal in India's 2-1 win over Kyrgyzstan in a round-robin fixture of the Nehru Cup International football tournament in New Delhi, on Sunday. India thus bounced back into a final berth contention in the five-nation tournament after losing to Lebanon 0-1 in the opening match at the Ambedkar Stadium.

Bhutia nets winner for East Bengal

Bhutia nets winner for East Bengal

Rediff.com12 Feb 2005

East Bengal beat Salgaocar Sports Club 1-0 to register their fifth consecutive victory in the ninth National Football League.

Injured Bhutia to miss Japan tie

Injured Bhutia to miss Japan tie

Rediff.com1 Sep 2004

Top Indian striker and captain Bhaichung Bhutia has been ruled out of next week's Asian 2006 World Cup qualifier against Japan following knee surgery.

Malaysian club fails to sign Bhutia

Malaysian club fails to sign Bhutia

Rediff.com11 Jan 2005

FC Perak have signed an upcoming player from Aceh instead of Bhutia, whose contract with EB has been extended till May.

Coventry did not treat Chhetri well: Bhutia

Coventry did not treat Chhetri well: Bhutia

Rediff.com9 Feb 2009

Baichung Bhutia is not amused at the way India teammate Sunil Chhetri was treated by Coventry City and feels the Delhi player's agent could have handled the situation better. "Sunil's agent and Coventry could have done better than give him just a couple of days' trial," Bhutia said in Delhi on Monday.

Bhutia appeals for more international exposure

Bhutia appeals for more international exposure

Rediff.com1 Jul 2003

The Indian footballace also urged promising youngsters to venture abroad to fine-tune their skills.

United Sikkim: Bhutia's latest 'goal'

United Sikkim: Bhutia's latest 'goal'

Rediff.com12 May 2011

It was a call from his conscience -- a call which urged Bhaichung Bhutia to take mainstream football to his homeland Sikkim.

Clubs must hire foreign coaches: Bhutia

Clubs must hire foreign coaches: Bhutia

Rediff.com24 Jun 2003

The ace striker suggested that the AIFF should aim at including 18 or 19 clubs in the NFL in the next five to ten years.

AIFF makes special request for Bhutia

AIFF makes special request for Bhutia

Rediff.com10 Aug 2003

The AIFF has requested FIFA to make an exception to enable Baichung Bhutia turn out for Malaysian side Perak FC.

East Bengal in fantastic spirit: Bhutia

East Bengal in fantastic spirit: Bhutia

Rediff.com25 Jul 2003

The ace striker predicted a "hard game" against BEC Tero Sesana in Saturday's ASEAN Club championship final.

MP offers to help Bhutia set up football academy

MP offers to help Bhutia set up football academy

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday said his government had offered Indian football captain Bhaichung Bhutia to set up his academy in the state.

Bhutia ready to return to action

Bhutia ready to return to action

Rediff.com28 Jan 2003

The India football captain hopes to resume playing in a couple of weeks after being sidelined with an injury to his left leg over 45 days.

Bhutia's Perak FC deal in doubt

Bhutia's Perak FC deal in doubt

Rediff.com4 Aug 2003

Bhutia's dream United Sikkim in for the long haul

Bhutia's dream United Sikkim in for the long haul

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

The Baichung Bhutia co-owned United Sikkim Football club is languishing at the bottom of the I-League table. And faced with a depleting fan following in the small Himalayan state of Sikkim, fear is rife that things might not be hunky dorky.