Kalyan Chaubey did not adhere to the reaction to Bichung Bhutia (picture via x/@allindiaftbl & iftwc) President AIFF Kalyan Chaubey strongly hit former Indian captain Bhaichung Bhutia and accused him of introducing football families through his chain of commercial academies, and at the same time rejected Bhutia’s challenges to his resignation.On Friday at a press conference in Nový Delhi, Chaubey defended his leadership and pulled out in Bhuti, who recently demanded that the President AIFF resign “because of Indian football”. Bhutia previously reportedly in the federation allegedly incorrect management and corruption.“He (Bhuttia) is one of the best Indian attackers, but runs a football school chain named after him with about 20 centers at a nationwide level. They (Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools) use a disproportionate advantage by playing with the emotions Indian life. He pointed out that the football team U-17 Bhaichung Bhutia (BBFS) lost 31-0 at the Minerva Academy in I-League U-17. “This is the result of what the families promise,” he added, and also mentioned another bad performance to emphasize his opinion.Chaubey rejection of charges of corruption in AIFF and said: “If any corruption were, it would be red-related. These accusations come from 3-4 people who either lost the elections against my team or were earlier in AIFF.” Chaubey also emphasized the last role of Bhutia as an AIFF consultant with the RS 1.5 lakh salary per month and noted that since he became president in 2022, the Federation of 11 has organized the executive committee meetings to maintain transparency.
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The AIFF leader turned to the field affairs and confirmed that the Executive Committee would meet on June 29 to review the holding of the National team coach Manolo Marquez. The Spaniard, who took the lead in August 2024 after Igor Stimac left, managed only one victory – friendly against the Maldives – and India is now facing the risk of missing at the Asian AFC AFC Cup.“Manolo is a good coach and understands Indian football well, but recent performances have raised questions. We will soon decide on his future,” Chaubey said. He accused the lack of quality Indian attackers for the team’s fighting and pointed out that India managed only seven goals in 2024, three of them coming against the Maldives.
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Chaubey, which deals with the requirements of fans to allow overseas citizens of India (OCI) to play for the national team, confirmed that AIFF is in contact with 33 eligible players. “Some have received their OCI cards. We help others and work in our ability to gain approval to strengthen our team,” he said.Development comes in the middle of increasing pressure on the federation to revive Indian wealth in and off the field.
