Bhaichung Bhutia to Play His Final Football Match

Bhaichung Bhutia made his debut for India as a 19-year-old, in 1995 and has played 107 matches and scored 43 goals.Served the National Team for 16 years, 10 of those as Captain, and led from the front, playing a crucial role in all of India’s successes at the international stage, including the Nehru Cups and the AFC Challenge Cup.

                                                         
Bayern Munich skipper Philipp Lahm (from left), coach Jupp Heynckes and former India skipper Baichung
Bhutia pose at an event in New Delhi on Monday Jan 09,2012

Bhaichung Bhutia announced  retirement six months back and has been busy with his own football club, United Sikkim FC as well as with his own football school, Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools, which provide quality training and reach out to as many kids as possible at the grassroots level.

Bayern Munich vs India Friendly Match - New Delhi,Jan 10,2012

India captain Bhaichung Bhutia, right, and Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm, left, exchange team jerseys at the start of their friendly match in New Delhi on Tuesday Jan 10,2012

India captain Bhaichung Bhutia leaves the field

India captain Bhaichung Bhutia, in blue, interacts with Bayern Munich players as he leaves the field.  

India captain Bhaichung Bhutia waves to the crowd after the match. Bayern Munich won the match, which was a farewell game for Bhutia, 4-0

  
India captain Bhaichung Bhutia leaves the field