New Delhi: Team India’s match against Bayern Munich will be Bhaichung Bhutia’s Official Farewell Match, All India Football Federation General Secretary Kushal Das announced in the Capital on Saturday.
Speaking at a function organised by Bayern Munich at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium premises, Mr. Das said, “The Ministry of Sports is keen in turning the JN Stadium into a football hub and this match against Bayern Munich will only facilitate the process. Hopefully, it will be an occasion to remember for long.”
“I am grateful to Bayern Munich for coming over to Delhi and playing a match against the Senior Indian National Team. The All India Football Federation will utilise the opportunity and the match will be the Official Farewell match for Bhaichung Bhutia,” he added.
Bhaichung, who was also present said, ‘I’d always wanted to retire playing a match. I stay grateful to the AIFF for giving me an opportunity to play my last match.”
“It’s a challenge for me. I need to get fit and be in shape to play against the World Famous Club.”
The match is scheduled to be played at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi on January 10, 2012.