Bhaichung Bhutia

AIFF elections: Bhaichung Bhutia smells "bargaining" in Secretary General Appointment

Shaji Prabhakaran, who was in the electoral college as a representative of Football Delhi, was made the AIFF Secretary General, and he rejected Bhaichung Bhutia's claims.

I'm shocked at high level of political interference in AIFF elections: Bhaichung Bhutia

Bhaichung Bhutia lost to BJP leader and former goalkeeper Kalyan Chaubey in the election for the president's post.

I will not ‘sell dreams’ like India will play in World Cup in eight years: AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey

Addressing a press conference after his election as the new AIFF president, Chaubey said he will not make “unrealisable promises”.

AIFF elections: Kalyan Chaubey ahead of Bhaichung Bhutia as football body set to get its first 'player president'

In Friday's elections for the post of AIFF president, 45-year-old Bhaichung Bhutia, one of the biggest legends in Indian football, will have a straight fight with former Mohun Bagan and East Bengal goalkeeper Kalyan Chaubey

AIFF Elections: Bhaichung Bhutia alleges political pressure as reason for Sikkim FA not backing him

Bhaichung Bhutia's nomination was proposed and seconded by Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan state associations. He did not get support from his own state association.

AIFF Elections: I'm right man for president's post, says Bhaichung Bhutia

Bhaichung Bhutia threw his hat into the AIFF election ring once again even as former goalkeeper Kalyan Chaubey, seen as the BJP candidate, has emerged as the front runner for the top job.

India can qualify for World Cups on merit if football structure is reformed: Bhaichung Bhutia

Former captain Bhutia on Thursday filed fresh nomination papers ahead of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) elections scheduled to be held on September 2

Bhaichung Bhutia files fresh nomination for AIFF president post

Bhaichung Bhutia's nomination for AIFF president post was proposed by the Andhra Football Association (AFA) and seconded by the Rajasthan FA.

AIFF Polls: Bhutia files nomination; candidates with political leaning heat up football turf war

Chaubey, a former India goalkeeper, who has played for both Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, like his illustrious contemporary Bhutia, appeared to be ahead in the race for the top job.

Bhaichung Bhutia says he will hold meeting to decide presidential candidate after electoral list becomes clear

Bhutia said that while he has been approached by a lot of former players, a decision will be taken as a meeting is on cards once the final list is out.