Archive · 14 Jun 2025
AIFF Chief and Bhutia Exchange Accusations Over Football Academies
Kalyan Chaubey, the head of India's football association, and Bhaichung Bhutia, a famous former player, are arguing.
Chaubey says Bhutia's football schools are for making money and aren't doing well.
Bhutia denies this, saying he started the schools with his own money.
He also says Chaubey is using his position in the association for his own benefit and to win elections.
This started after India's team lost a match, and Bhutia asked Chaubey to quit.
AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey accused Bhaichung Bhutia of running commercial football academies.
Chaubey's accusations followed Bhutia's call for his resignation after India's loss to Hong Kong.
Chaubey stated Bhutia's academies charge fees from Rs 1,000 to Rs 1 lakh.
Bhutia denied the allegations, claiming he established his schools with his own money.
Bhutia alleged that Chaubey is misusing his AIFF position for political gains.
- Who
- Kalyan Chaubey, the AIFF President, and Bhaichung Bhutia, a former Indian football captain.
- What
- AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey and former player Bhaichung Bhutia are in a public dispute over football academies.
- When
- The accusations arose after India's loss to Hong Kong in a recent match.
- Where
- The dispute involves football academies across India.
- Why
- The dispute began with Bhutia calling for Chaubey's resignation following India's loss, leading to a public exchange of accusations.
Kalyan Chaubey's View
Bhaichung Bhutia's View
Academy Purpose
Kalyan Chaubey's View
Bhutia's academies are run for commercial interest.
Bhaichung Bhutia's View
Bhutia established the schools with his own money.
Misuse of Position
Kalyan Chaubey's View
Bhutia is taking undue advantage.
Bhaichung Bhutia's View
Chaubey is misusing his position for political gains.
- Accuser
- Kalyan Chaubey
- Accused
- Bhaichung Bhutia
- Academy Fees
- Rs 1,000 to Rs 1 lakh
- Bhutia's Schools
- Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools (BBFS)
- Chaubey's Allegation
- Academies are commercial
- Bhutia's Allegation
- Chaubey is misusing his position for political gains
