Indian football legend Bhaichung Bhutia condemned AIFF's move to skip the FIFA ASEAN Cup, citing financial imprudence amid club football's ongoing economic struggles.
India will face Brazil in a high-profile friendly (Image Source: X/@IndianFootball)
Aug 14, 2026
05:41 pm
What's the storyIndian football legend Bhaichung Bhutia has criticized the All India Football Federation (AIFF) for opting out of the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup.
The decision was made in favor of a high-profile friendly against Brazil on October 3 in Kolkata.
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