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'Indian Football Is In A Mess,' Bhaichung Bhutia Demands AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey's Resignation

Bhutia, who lost in the AIFF presidential poll in 2022, also said that he did not know what constituted the "breach of trust" which led to Prabhakaran's dismissal.

Jan 30, 2024, 20:43 PM IST

Who Is India's Richest Footballer, His Net Worth Is 6 Times More Than Bhaichung Bhutia, Sunil Chhetri And Gurpreet Singh Sandhu

With a net worth of USD 5 million (over Rs 41 crores), he remains the highest-paid and richest football player in India to date.

Jul 18, 2023, 13:45 PM IST

Who is Kalyan Chaubey? New AIFF President who defeated Bhaichung Bhutia - Check Details

After his retirement as a footballer, he had a brief modelling career. He then took over as the CEO of Mohun Bagan Academy from 2010 to 2013.

Sep 02, 2022, 15:45 PM IST

Kalyan Chaubey beats Bhaichung Bhutia to become new AIFF president

Kalyan Chaubey is a former goalkeeper with Mohun Bagan and East Bengal. This is a result that was expected as former captain Bhutia did not have many supporters in the 34-member voters' list made up of state association representatives.

Sep 02, 2022, 14:28 PM IST

AIFF Elections 2022: Kalyan Chaubey ahead of Bhaichung Bhutia as football body set to get its first 'Player President'

While Bhutia's candidature has got the election more traction than it would have got if he was not in fray, Chaubey, also 45, is believed to be the front-runner for the top job with backing from politically important state associations like Gujarat and Arunachal Pradesh

Sep 02, 2022, 06:29 AM IST

FIFA suspends AIFF: Football body elections on September 2, nomination to be filed from August 25

Former captain Bhaichung Bhutia will have to come from a state unit in order to contest the election unlike earlier time when he filed as an eminent footballer.

Aug 23, 2022, 12:21 PM IST

Bhaichung Bhutia in race to become AIFF president's post, Kalyan Chaubey front runner for job

 The legendary Bhaichung Bhutia on Friday filed his nomination for the president's post in the upcoming All India Football Federation (AIFF) elections even as former player Kalyan Chaubey has emerged as the front runner in the race for the top job. Former captain Bhutia was proposed by his onetime national teammate Deepak Mondal and seconded by Madhu Kumari. Kumari is part of the electoral college as an 'eminent' player.

Aug 19, 2022, 16:41 PM IST

FIFA suspends AIFF: Former captain Bhaichung Bhutia says ‘extremely harsh’ decision

This is the first time the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has been banned by FIFA in its 85 year history.

Aug 16, 2022, 10:49 AM IST

Neeraj Chopra should get Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award this year, says former footballer

Neeraj Chopra had won the first gold medal for India in track and field events this year at the Olympics after throwing the javelin for a distance of 87.58m.

Sep 28, 2021, 16:23 PM IST

More matches, exposure has improved Blue Tigers: Bhaichung Bhutia

Bhutia, the first Indian to have 100 international caps to his name, spoke about the changes he has seen in Indian football since he hung up his boots in 2011.

Aug 23, 2020, 19:15 PM IST

Salute to our real heroes: Rohit Sharma pays tribute to soldiers martyred in Galwan Valley

Indian opening batsman Rohit Sharma has paid heartfelt tribute to 20 Indian Army soldiers, who were martyred during a violent face-off with the Chinese troops in Galwan Valley in Ladhakh on June 15 night.

Jun 18, 2020, 11:55 AM IST

Superb result for India against a team like Qatar: Bhaichung Bhutia

With their first point of Group E, India reignited their hopes of aiming for a top-two finish in the World Cup and Asian Cup qualification, which had suffered a jolt after a 1-2 defeat to Oman in Guwahati.

Sep 11, 2019, 20:35 PM IST

Assembly election results 2019 live updates: BJP wins 31 seats in Arunachal, set to form government

The counting for 32 Assembly seats in Sikkim and 57 out of 60 Assembly seats in Arunachal Pradesh is underway and trends, depicting the likely winners and trailing candidates, have started coming in. 

May 23, 2019, 07:51 AM IST

Watch live streaming of Assembly election results 2019 of Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim on mobile, desktop on Zee News

The result for 32 Assembly seats in Sikkim and 57 out of 60 Assembly seats in Arunachal Pradesh will be declared today. The counting is scheduled to begin at 8 AM and as per the Supreme Court's order, the Election Commission will tally the voter-verified paper audit trail (VVPAT) slips with five EVMs per assembly segment.

May 23, 2019, 07:17 AM IST

Assembly election 2019: Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh await results; counting today

In Sikkim, the prominent candidates are Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) president and chief minister Pawan Kumar Chamling, who is seeking a record eighth successive term as an MLA. Hamro Sikkim Party (HSP) working president and former footballer Bhaichung Bhutia has entered into the fray from two assembly seats as well.

May 23, 2019, 06:24 AM IST

Watch live streaming of Lok Sabha election results 2019 in North Eastern states on Zee News

Watch live streaming of Lok Sabha election results 20a19 in North Eastern states on Zee News.

May 22, 2019, 21:44 PM IST

Lok Sabha election results 2019: Who will win in North Eastern states, counting of votes on May 23

Watch live streaming of Lok Sabha election results 20a19 in North Eastern states on Zee News.

May 22, 2019, 21:09 PM IST

Watch Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh assembly election results 2019 live streaming on Zee News

Watch live streaming of Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh assembly election results 2019 on Zee News.

May 22, 2019, 20:56 PM IST

Assembly election results 2019 live updates: BJP wins 33 seats, leads on two seats in Arunachal Pradesh

The prominent candidates in Sikkim were Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) president and chief minister Pawan Kumar Chamling.

May 22, 2019, 20:46 PM IST

Chhetri overtakes Messi on goalscorers list as India rout Thailand 4-1 in AFC Asian Cup match

Chhetri who has been a vital contributor for India in international clashes, currently trails Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo who has scored 85 goals.

Jan 06, 2019, 20:43 PM IST