<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Bhaichung Bhutia News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read the latest and breaking news on player Bhaichung Bhutia. All the latest 2026 Football articles on SportsCafe.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in</link><image><url>https://cdn-static.spcafe.in/logo/logo192x192v1.png</url><title>Bhaichung Bhutia News</title><link>https://sportscafe.in</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:34:54 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://sportscafe.in/rss/football/player/bhaichung_bhutia" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2022 07:45:11 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[ All Rights Reserved]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en-in]]></language><managingEditor><![CDATA[editor@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Editor)]]></managingEditor><webMaster><![CDATA[admin@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Admin)]]></webMaster><ttl>2</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[The only way to advance Indian football is to invest in grassroots programs, says Bhaichung Bhutia ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bhaichung Bhutia, a former captain of India's national football team, believes that funding grassroots development is the only way to advance the sport in the nation. Footballers in the nation, regardless of age, should play enough competitive games, according to him, to be successful.
]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/nov/09/the-only-way-to-advance-indian-football-is-to-invest-in-grassroots-programs-says-bhaichung-bhutia?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/nov/09/the-only-way-to-advance-indian-football-is-to-invest-in-grassroots-programs-says-bhaichung-bhutia?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2022 07:45:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/bhaichung.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friendlies against Vietnam and Singapore will help India prepare for AFC Asian Cup, says Bhaichung Bhutia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Team India's former captain Bhaichung Bhutia who is now the new co-opted Executive committee member of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) is looking forward to the men’s national team’s international friendlies in Vietnam which he feels will be an important experience for the side.

]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/sep/24/friendlies-against-vietnam-and-singapore-will-help-india-prepare-for-afc-asian-cup-says-bhaichung-bhutia?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/sep/24/friendlies-against-vietnam-and-singapore-will-help-india-prepare-for-afc-asian-cup-says-bhaichung-bhutia?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 24 Sep 2022 10:17:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/bhaichung.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bhaichung Bhutia makes a commitment to help Indian football grow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ex-India captain Bhaichung Bhutia has said that he will continue to work hard for the growth of football in the nation, unconcerned by Kalyan Chaube's overwhelming victory in election for AIFF president post. He expressed his gratitude to everyone for their support throughout the election process.
]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/sep/08/bhaichung-bhutia-makes-a-commitment-to-strive-for-the-growth-of-football?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/sep/08/bhaichung-bhutia-makes-a-commitment-to-strive-for-the-growth-of-football?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2022 08:00:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/bhaichung.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kalyan Chaubey elected AIFF president, beats Bhaichung Bhutia 33-1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former India footballer Kalyan Chaubey has now become the new president of the All India Football Federation, after beating ex-captain of the national side, Bhaichung Bhutia, by a massive 33-1 margin. This means that Chaubey is the first player to hold the top spot in the national federation.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/sep/02/kalyan-chaubey-elected-aiff-president-beats-bhaichung-bhutia-33-1?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/sep/02/kalyan-chaubey-elected-aiff-president-beats-bhaichung-bhutia-33-1?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2022 10:10:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bhaichung Bhutia claims Sikkim FA did not support him because of political pressure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bhaichung Bhutia, the contender for the AIFF presidency, said that political pressure prevented his home state association, Sikkim FA, from endorsing him at the upcoming general body elections. One of Indian football's greatest superstars, Bhutia, is gearing up for the president's position.


]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/aug/29/bhaichung-bhutia-claims-sikkim-fa-did-not-support-him-because-of-political-pressure?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/aug/29/bhaichung-bhutia-claims-sikkim-fa-did-not-support-him-because-of-political-pressure?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2022 10:29:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/bhaichung.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Bhaichung Bhutia submits his nomination for position of AIFF President]]></title><description><![CDATA[In spite of the fact that former player Kalyan Chaubey has established himself as the front-runner in the race for the top position, the great Bhaichung Bhutia on Friday submitted his nomination for the position of president in the forthcoming All India Football Federation (AIFF) elections.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/aug/19/bhaichung-bhutia-submits-his-nomination-for-the-position-of-aiff-president?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/aug/19/bhaichung-bhutia-submits-his-nomination-for-the-position-of-aiff-president?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2022 13:46:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/bhaichung.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bhaichung Bhutia wants 'right exposure' for upcoming Indian players]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former India skipper Bhaichung Bhutia is of the opinion that the new players from the country should be given the right kind of exposure. Not only that, but he also went on to say that the North-East region of the country, where too hails from, has a lot of sporting talent which should be tapped.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/may/31/bhaichung-bhutia-wants-right-exposure-for-upcoming-indian-players?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/may/31/bhaichung-bhutia-wants-right-exposure-for-upcoming-indian-players?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2022 12:41:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/bhaichung.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Growing expectations pushes me to become better footballer, admits Sahal Abdul Samad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian footballer Sahal Abdul Samad admitted that the increasing expectations from legendary footballers like IM Vijayan, Bhaichung Bhutia, and Sunil Chhetri has pushed him to become a better footballer. The footballer made his international debut in 2019 and since then been a regular for India.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/sep/24/growing-expectations-pushes-me-to-become-better-footballer-admits-sahal-abdul-samad?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/sep/24/growing-expectations-pushes-me-to-become-better-footballer-admits-sahal-abdul-samad?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2020 11:05:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/sahal_abdul_samad_india_intercontinetal_cup_2019_AIFF.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indian football needs to develop quality players over a period of time, claims Bhaichung Bhutia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ex-Indian skipper Bhaichung Bhutia feels that India needs to produce better players over a period of time to see establish themselves as a powerhouse in Asia. He stated that the Indian football should aim at regular qualification for big-ticket events like the Asian Cup and FIFA Youth World Cups.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/aug/25/indian-football-needs-to-develop-quality-players-over-a-period-of-time-claims-bhaichung-bhutia?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/aug/25/indian-football-needs-to-develop-quality-players-over-a-period-of-time-claims-bhaichung-bhutia?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2020 09:13:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/bhaichung_bhutia_1.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developing sixth sense necessary for strikers to succeed, opines Bhaichung Bhutia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Indian skipper Bhaichung Bhutia feels that strikers need to develop sixth to become successful in their trade. The footballer was once the highest goal scorer for the Indian national football team, which was later surpassed by current Indian skipper Sunil Chhetri a few years ago.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/aug/01/developing-sixth-sense-necessary-for-strikers-to-succeed-opines-bhaichung-bhutia?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/aug/01/developing-sixth-sense-necessary-for-strikers-to-succeed-opines-bhaichung-bhutia?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2020 11:17:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/bhaichung_bhutia_1.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[There's no one to fill in Sunil Chhetri's shoes after he retires, asserts Bhaichung Bhutia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bhaichung Bhutia feels that India would run out of strikers once Sunil Chhetri hangs up his boots, which is a big worry for Indian football. But the ex-skipper also added that the duo of Jeje Lalpehklua and Balwant Singh has done a good job even though they've been affected by serious injuries.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/jul/21/theres-no-one-to-fill-in-sunil-chhetris-shoes-after-he-retires-asserts-bhaichung-bhutia?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/jul/21/theres-no-one-to-fill-in-sunil-chhetris-shoes-after-he-retires-asserts-bhaichung-bhutia?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2020 09:50:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/bhaichung_bhutia_getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Professional people should run the show at ATK-Mohun Bagan FC, opines Bhaichung Bhutia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bhaichung Bhutia has opined that ATK-Mohun Bagan will work smoothly only if the show is run by professionals and the officials don’t interfere with the coaches and management. ISL outfits ATK merged with Mohun Bagan earlier this year in January and will play as a separate entity next season.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/jul/11/professional-people-should-run-the-show-at-atk-mohun-bagan-fc-opines-bhaichung-bhutia?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/jul/11/professional-people-should-run-the-show-at-atk-mohun-bagan-fc-opines-bhaichung-bhutia?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2020 08:16:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/bhaichung_bhutia_1.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[We travelled in third class unreserved seats in trains to play for India, reveals Bhaichung Bhutia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bhaichung Bhutia, once the poster boy of Indian football, revealed how the scenario of the sport has changed in the country since his heyday where footballers travelled in unreserved train seats. The Sikkimese was India's leading goalscorer in all competitions before Sunil Chhetri overtook him.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/jun/02/we-travelled-in-third-class-unreserved-seats-in-trains-to-play-for-india-reveals-bhaichung-bhutia?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/jun/02/we-travelled-in-third-class-unreserved-seats-in-trains-to-play-for-india-reveals-bhaichung-bhutia?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2020 06:55:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/bhaichung_bhutia_1.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sahal Abdul Samad is the future star of India, opines Bhaichung Bhutia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Indian skipper Bhaichung Bhutia feels that youngster Abdul Sahal Samad can be the next big player for the national side. The Kerela Blasters FC player rose to prominence after performing exceedingly well in the 2018-19 Indian Super League season and has been a regular for India ever since.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/jun/01/sahal-abdul-samad-is-the-future-star-of-india-opines-bhaichung-bhutia?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/jun/01/sahal-abdul-samad-is-the-future-star-of-india-opines-bhaichung-bhutia?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2020 08:40:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/sahal_abdul_samad_isl.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closed door football can become normal in future, opines Bhaichung Bhutia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bhaichung Bhutia feels that closed-door football could very well become the new normal if the virus-induced regulations continue even the lockdown is lifted. While the Indian Super League final was played behind closed doors, the I-League was called-off prematurely due to the Covid-19 outbreak.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/may/18/closed-door-football-can-become-normal-in-future-opines-bhaichung-bhutia?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/may/18/closed-door-football-can-become-normal-in-future-opines-bhaichung-bhutia?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2020 16:13:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/bhaichung_bhutia_1.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will consider running for AIFF President post in future, states Bhaichung Bhutia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former International Bhaichung Bhutia has expressed his inclination to contest for the post of AIFF (All India Football Federation) president in the future. The Sikkimese is one of India's most decorated footballers, with him having earned more than a 100 caps for the national side.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/apr/12/will-consider-running-for-aiff-president-post-in-future-states-bhaichung-bhutia?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/apr/12/will-consider-running-for-aiff-president-post-in-future-states-bhaichung-bhutia?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2020 07:43:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Baichunng_Bhutia_getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indian football team overly-reliant on Sunil Chhetri for goalscoring, says Bhaichung Bhutia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Indian football skipper Bhaichung Bhutia on Thursday said that the goalscoring in the Indian football team is heavily dependent on Sunil Chhetri and the other players need to step up and score goals. Chhetri has scored The Blue Tigers’ only goal in the ongoing World Cup qualifiers so far.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/oct/11/indian-football-team-overly-reliant-on-sunil-chhetri-for-goalscoring-says-bhaichung-bhutia?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/oct/11/indian-football-team-overly-reliant-on-sunil-chhetri-for-goalscoring-says-bhaichung-bhutia?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2019 14:35:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/sunil_chhetri_2019_football_aiff.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Competing against good players in ISL has given Indian players confidence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Indian footballer Baichung Bhutia has stated that the Indian players playing against quality opponents in the Indian Super League has become more confident, which has been quite evident in the World Cup qualifiers. Apart from that, Bhutia has also credited the tactical acumen of the coaches. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/oct/03/competing-against-good-players-in-isl-has-given-indian-players-confidence?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/oct/03/competing-against-good-players-in-isl-has-given-indian-players-confidence?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2019 06:29:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Bhaichung_Bhutia_72.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former I-League side United Sikkim FC shuts down operations after 15 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bhaichung Bhutia co-owned former I-League outfit United Sikkim Football Club has shut down its operations after 15 years. The club was only the second team from the North-Eastern region to play in the I-League, the top tier of the Indian football structure back then, after Shillong Lajong FC.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/sep/23/former-i-league-side-united-sikkim-fc-shuts-down-operations-after-15-years?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/sep/23/former-i-league-side-united-sikkim-fc-shuts-down-operations-after-15-years?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2019 07:08:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/sikkim_united.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Need more teams with separate divisons, says Bhaichung Bhutia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former India skipper Bhaichung Bhutia is of the opinion that the only way forward could be the promotion and relegation system with separate divisions as has been the norm in other countries. He also stated that India were very lucky to be placed in an easy group in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/25/need-more-teams-with-separate-divisons-says-bhaichung-bhutia?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/25/need-more-teams-with-separate-divisons-says-bhaichung-bhutia?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 06:11:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/football/Chhetri_Bhutia.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[East Bengal FC ready to offer ceremonial farewell match to Bhaichung Bhutia]]></title><description><![CDATA[East Bengal have stated that they will be looking forward to fulfill Bhaichung Bhutia’s dream of retiring in the club's colours by allowing him to play a part in their first match of the upcoming season. The club will also be presenting an award to him as a part of their centenary celebrations.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/18/east-bengal-fc-ready-to-offer-a-ceremonial-farewell-match-to-bhaichung-bhutia?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/18/east-bengal-fc-ready-to-offer-a-ceremonial-farewell-match-to-bhaichung-bhutia?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 13:10:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Baichunng_Bhutia_getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biggest challenge for everyone is to keep egos down, says Bhaichung Bhutia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bhaichung Bhutia has asked all the stakeholders of Indian football to keep their egos down in order to pave a better way for Indian football with all the turmoil going on at the moment. He also stated that Mohun Bagan and East Bengal’s inclusion with ISL will be a huge boost for the clubs’ history.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/06/biggest-challenge-for-everyone-is-to-keep-egos-down-says-bhaichung-bhutia?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/06/biggest-challenge-for-everyone-is-to-keep-egos-down-says-bhaichung-bhutia?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jul 2019 07:53:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Bhaichung_Bhutia_72.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ISL not able to live up to the expectations of the fans of Indian football, claims Bhaichung Bhutia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bhaichung Bhutia claimed that the Indian Super League has not been able to live up to the expectations of the Indian fans ever since its inception back in 2014. The former India captain added that the Indian league structure needed a restructure and more unity amongst top teams.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/27/isl-not-able-to-live-up-to-the-expectations-of-the-fans-of-indian-football-claims-bhaichung-bhutia?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/27/isl-not-able-to-live-up-to-the-expectations-of-the-fans-of-indian-football-claims-bhaichung-bhutia?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2019 14:25:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Bhaichung_Bhutia_72.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ISL failed to keep up with fans’ expectations, says Bhaichung Bhutia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bhaichung Bhutia has stated that the Indian Super League has lost its hype in the last five years failing to keep up with the fans’ expectations and the AIFF should look at re-framing the league structure to get back the shine. His comments come amidst the tussle between I-League clubs and AIFF.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/27/isl-failed-to-keep-up-with-fans-expectations-says-bhaichung-bhutia?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/27/isl-failed-to-keep-up-with-fans-expectations-says-bhaichung-bhutia?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2019 06:07:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Baichunng_Bhutia_getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[No reason why Sunil Chhetri can’t keep playing, says Bhaichung Bhutia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bhaichung Bhutia is of the opinion that current India skipper Sunil Chhetri could easily play more given the extreme fitness he has been maintaining over the years. The Indian skipper recently became India’s highest capped player in their recent international match against Curacao.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/06/no-reason-why-sunil-chhetri-cant-play-long-says-bhaichung-bhutia?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/06/no-reason-why-sunil-chhetri-cant-play-long-says-bhaichung-bhutia?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2019 12:19:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Chhetri_Bhutia.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Igor Stimac’s experience as player will also help him quite a bit, believes Bhaichung Bhutia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bhaichung Bhutia is of the belief that the experience that Igor Stimac had in his playing days will helps the latter to do well as a coach of the Indian football team. Bhutia has also added that the players, the federation, and everyone around the new coach need to support him and give him time.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/may/17/igor-stimacs-experience-as-player-will-also-help-him-quite-a-bit-believes-bhaichung-bhutia?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/may/17/igor-stimacs-experience-as-player-will-also-help-him-quite-a-bit-believes-bhaichung-bhutia?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2019 07:58:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Bhaichung_Bhutia_72.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[I am happy to play as long as my body allows, says Sunil Chhetri]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunil Chhetri has said that representing the Indian national team is the biggest honour for him and he will continue doing it as long as he is capable of it. Chhetri has also stated that more importance should be given to the finishing skills of the Indian footballers from a young age.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/apr/27/i-am-happy-to-play-as-long-as-my-body-allows-says-sunil-chhetri?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/apr/27/i-am-happy-to-play-as-long-as-my-body-allows-says-sunil-chhetri?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2019 07:02:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/football/Sunil_Chhetri_India%20vs%20Thaliand_AsianCup_AIFF.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ISL in big doubt if I-League clubs get ignored, says Bhaichung Bhutia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bhaichung Bhutia has expressed concerns over the current state of Indian football stating that I-League repeatedly being ignored hints at a big question mark for the Indian Super League. The former Indian captain also suggested a relegation and promotion system between the two leagues.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/mar/02/isl-in-big-doubt-if-i-league-clubs-get-ignored-says-bhaichung-bhutia?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/mar/02/isl-in-big-doubt-if-i-league-clubs-get-ignored-says-bhaichung-bhutia?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 02 Mar 2019 11:45:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Bhaichung_Bhutia_72.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[We won’t be easily defeated at the Asian Cup, asserts Sunil Chhetri]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunil Chhetri has stated that it would not be easy for other teams to face the Indian team in the Asian Cup as the latter hates to lose and they have already proven that in recent times. Last year, India played two draws against China and Oman, ranked better than the Indian team at 76th and 82nd.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jan/02/we-wont-be-defeated-easily-at-the-asian-cup-asserts-sunil-chhetri?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jan/02/we-wont-be-defeated-easily-at-the-asian-cup-asserts-sunil-chhetri?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2019 14:56:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Sunil_Chhetri.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chhetri has done exceptionally well for his country and club, says Bhaichung Bhutia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Indian captain Bhaichung Bhutia heaped praise on skipper Sunil Chhetri as he said that the forward has been in stellar form for club country for the past few years now. After being humiliated in their last AFC Cup in 2011, Bhutia reckoned that India have a better chance next year.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2018/jun/04/chhetri-has-done-exceptionally-well-for-his-country-and-club-says-bhaichung-bhutia?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2018/jun/04/chhetri-has-done-exceptionally-well-for-his-country-and-club-says-bhaichung-bhutia?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2018 06:14:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Sunil_Chhetri_Bengaluru_FC_new.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item></channel></rss>