Baichung Bhutia - Timeline

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 11, 2012, 14:18

Indian football fans saw off their favourite star Baiching Bhutia, who played for the last time in Indian colours against German giants Bayern Munich at Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

Bayern Munich beat India 4-0 in Bhutia’s swansong

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 11, 2012, 12:02

The entire stadium roared for Baichung Bhutia as he walked off the field wearing Indian colours for the last time in the 84th minute of the match.

Robben hopes Bayern friendly will inspire young Indian footballers

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 10, 2012, 23:21

Bayern Munich star Arjen Robben hoped that the friendly against the Indian team at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Baichung Bhutia`s testimonial would inspire a generation of young Indian footballers.

Around 35,000 turn up to watch Bhutia`s farewell match

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 10, 2012, 19:21

The fans in the national capital on Tuesday gave a big response to former captain Bhaichung Bhutia`s farewell exhibition match between India and German giants Bayern Munich with spectators thronging the Jawaharlal Stadium in huge numbers to witness the international football and country`s stars in action.

End of a career, start of a legacy—Bhutia to don national colours one last time

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 10, 2012, 09:39

It would be the end of an illustrious career but it will also mark the start of a legacy for India’s most popular footballer, Baichung Bhutia.

Hope I don`t have to come out of retirement: Bhutia

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 10, 2012, 09:22

Baichung Bhutia who is gearing up for his final hurrah is content with the current Indian squad and is happily retired.

Savio hails "incomparable" Baichung

Last Updated: Sunday, January 8, 2012, 18:01

Indian football coach Savio Medeira hailed former captain Baichung Bhutia for the services he has rendered to the country.

Bhutia eagerly waiting to meet Pele on January 23

Last Updated: Friday, January 6, 2012, 21:15

Indian football icon Baichung Bhutia might have had many highs during his illustrious career, but he confessed on Friday that his ultimate dream would come true on January 23 when he gets a chance to play with Pele.

NE sportspersons seek support for blockade-hit Manipur people

Last Updated: Thursday, December 1, 2011, 18:07

Leading sportspersons from the North East, including Kunjarani Devi, MC Mary Kom and Baichung Bhutia, today appealed to the country`s leadership and people to support their fellow citizens of Manipur who had to endure severe hardships in the face of four month-long economic blockade.

Bhutia supports Sports Bill

Last Updated: Monday, November 21, 2011, 19:31

Football great Baichung Bhutia on Monday came out in support of the Sports Develpment Bill, which seeks to bring in accountability and transparency in the country`s sports associations.

Indian football star Baichung Bhutia in quake drama

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 10:23

India`s most famous footballer Baichung Bhutia told on Tuesday of his desperate eight-hour journey on foot and by bus to reach his pregnant wife after the earthquake in his home state of Sikkim.

Nayeem makes U-turn on Baichung

Last Updated: Thursday, August 25, 2011, 17:43

A day after accusing just-retired Bhaichung Bhutia of match-rigging in 2006, former coach Syed Nayeemuddin on Thursday made a U-turn and said that he had committed a mistake by making the allegations.