Bhaichung Buthia on FIFA sanctions against India: It’s a good opportunity

Jakarta, CNN Indonesia

Indian National Team Legend Bhaichung Buthia see the positive side of the suspension of the Indian Football Federation (AIFF) by Fifa.

FIFA officially imposed a suspension on the AIFF on Tuesday (8/16), following third party interference in the governance of football in the sub-continent.

Former Indian national team captain Bhaichung Buthia has also given his response regarding the AIFF suspension.

He considered the suspension of FIFA sanctions against India to be very severe, but on the other hand, he saw that there was a good opportunity for his country to improve its football governance system.

“It is unfortunate that FIFA has frozen Indian football and at the same time I think it is a very strong decision by FIFA to ban Indian football,” Bhutia said. Sports NDTV.

“But at the same time, I think it’s a great opportunity for us to improve our system. It’s very important that all stakeholders: federations, state associations, come together and improve the system and everyone works for the betterment of Indian football.” Bhutia said. to add.

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Bhaichung Buthia is an Indian football legend and star. The striker played for the Indian national team from 1995 to 2011.

The 173cm tall player has a total of 26 goals in 80 caps for the Indian national team. He is currently the coach of Indian club Sikkim.

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