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  Bhutia says he is resigning from technical committee, alleges AIFF bypassed panel while naming coach

  Football | July 20, 2024 22:52 IST

  The All India Football Federation announced Manolo Marquez as the new head coach of the Indian men's football team. Bhaichung Bhutia has said that he is resigning from the technical committee alleging that the panel was "bypassed" while appointing the head coach.

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  AIFF Election: Bhaichung Bhutia files his nomination for AIFF Presidential Post

  Football | August 26, 2022 10:56 IST

  The polls will be held at the AIFF headquarter in New Delhi.

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  Shared best relationship on field with Bhaichung Bhutia, Jeje lalpekhlua: Sunil Chhetri

  Football | September 30, 2021 16:54 IST

  The 37-year-old Chhetri is set to appear in his fifth SAFF Championship and before its kick off, he took a walk down the memory lane and picked his favourites from the tournament.

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  ISL 2020-21: Bhaichung Bhutia excited for 'bigger' Kolkata derby

  Football | November 27, 2020 12:45 IST

  Bhutia has featured for both East Bengal and Mohun Bagan during his illustrious club career.

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  'Childhood hero' Diego Maradona inspired me to take up football: Bhaichung Bhutia

  Football | November 26, 2020 23:43 IST

  Paying his tribute to Maradona, Bhutia said he always aspired to play like the football legend.

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  Don't judge East Bengal performance this year: Bhaichung Bhutia

  Football | September 27, 2020 16:41 IST

  Bhutia said the club would face difficulties in making up a squad and should look to build a team for the long-term.

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  Every country needs a good league and good teams playing in it: Bhaichung Bhutia

  Football | September 27, 2020 15:11 IST

  Mohun Bagan have already become a part of the ISL this session by joining hands with ATK, an ISL franchise.

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  East Bengal have enough time to build team for ISL, says Bhaichung Bhutia

  Football | September 03, 2020 15:50 IST

  West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee made the announcement on Wednesday, saying "all problems are solved, East Bengal will now play in the ISL".

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  Football stadium named after Bhaichung Bhutia to be inaugurated in South Sikkim

  Football | August 24, 2020 14:40 IST

  The football stadium in Namchi, South Sikkim will be the first in India to be named after a footballer.  

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  Our target should be to regularly qualify for Asian Cup, Youth World Cups: Bhaichung Bhutia

  Football | August 23, 2020 16:01 IST

  Bhutia stressed on the importance of continuously producing quality players for the national team by focussing on the grassroots.

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  'Sixth sense' a must to be a successful striker: Bhaichung Bhutia

  Football | August 01, 2020 13:26 IST

  Bhutia said top strikers will need "to develop technically and mentally" because they get only a fraction of a second to put the ball past the goalkeeper into the net.

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  Big worry for Indian football because after Sunil Chhetri there is nobody: Bhaichung Bhutia

  Football | July 20, 2020 15:12 IST

  Bhaichung Bhutia threw light on the lack of a striker who can fill Chhetri's boots once he calls it a day,

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  ATK Mohun Bagan need to hire professionals to run things without interference: Bhaichung Bhutia

  Football | July 10, 2020 15:21 IST

  Bhutia was referring to East Bengal's tie up with Quess Corp, who had a 70 per cent stake but made a premature exit, something that is mired in controversy

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  Football will still survive behind closed doors, going to be difficult for cricket: Bhaichung Bhutia

  Football | May 19, 2020 15:41 IST

  The ace striker from Sikkim opined that cricket might suffer behind closed doors, but due to the nature of football it will remain attractive.

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  Need testing machines in North East, North Bengal; protect docs: Bhutia to PM Modi

  Other Sports | April 03, 2020 17:31 IST

  Bhutia said a technical snag forced him to join the video conference late and he could not speak, but added that he has two points he would like Modi to address.

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  Bhaichung Bhutia offers shelter to migrant workers of Sikkim

  Football | March 30, 2020 17:31 IST

  Bhutia said he's in touch with the local administration to arrange for medical services.

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  Bhaichung Bhutia in AFC's video awareness campaign in fight against COVID-19

  Football | March 28, 2020 16:32 IST

  Bhaichung Bhutia will be a part of AFC's 'Break the Chain' campaign in fight against coronavirus.

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  Played one of my best matches under Banerjee: Bhaichung Bhutia

  Football | March 20, 2020 15:27 IST

  It was the 1997 Federation Cup semi-final where Banerjee's East Bengal hammered Mohun Bagan 4-1 in front of 1,31,000 spectators. The iconic Bhutia netted a hat-trick.

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  Everybody wants results, but I will give Igor Stimac more time: Bhaichung Bhutia

  Football | December 09, 2019 17:01 IST

  Bhutia's comment comes as a huge boost for the coach after AIFF's Technical Committee made its displeasure known over the Stimac's performance in the games against Bangladesh and Afghanistan.

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  Bangladesh draw unfortunate, team will learn from this: Bhutia

  Football | October 16, 2019 16:53 IST

  A last-gasp Adil Khan goal saved India the blushes as they held a spirited Bangladesh, ranked 83 places below them, to a draw.