Bhaichung Bhutia, also spelled as Baichung Bhutia, is a former Indian footballer from the state of Sikkim, who played as a striker. Bhutia is considered the torchbearer of Indian football in the international arena. He is often nicknamed the Sikkimese Sniper because of his shooting skills in football. Three-time Indian Player of the Year I. M. Vijayan described Bhutia as "God's gift to Indian football". Bhaichung Bhutia has an older brother named Chewang Bhutia. Chewang and Bhaichung both went to boarding school.Bhutia has had four spells at I-League football team East Bengal Club, the club where he started his career. Read More
Italy failing to make it to the FIFA World Cup 2022 has surprised many as the European Champions failed to qualify for the showpiece event for the second consecutive time losing to North Macedonia 0-1 on Friday in Palermo. ...
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