Indian soccer legend Bhaichung Bhutia on Saturday stated it’s time to change the system after world soccer governing physique FIFA lifted the ban imposed on the AIFF.
The lifting of the ban on the All India Football Federation (AIFF) late on Friday night time after the Supreme Court scrapped the mandate of the Committee of Administrators (CoA) ought to pave the way in which for India to host the FIFA Women’s U-17 World Cup in October. has gone.
“This is great news. I welcome FIFA’s decision to lift the suspension on AIFF. This is a victory for Indian football, nothing more.”
“I am extremely happy for our young players as they will now be able to play against the best players in their age group in the Women’s Under-17 World Cup.”
FIFA on 15 August suspended the AIFF for “undue influence from third parties” and stated that the Under-17 Women’s World Cup “cannot be held as planned in India at present”.
The suspension, for the primary time within the 85-year historical past of the AIFF, lasted precisely 11 days after the Supreme Court on Monday dissolved the three-member CoA constituted in May, whereas modifying its earlier orders to make sure that India’s FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup from 11-30 October.
The 45-year-old Bhutia, who has additionally filed his nomination papers for the submit of AIFF president within the elections to be held on September 2, stated the time has come to convey a few change within the nation’s soccer administration to keep away from one other suspension in future.
“It is also time to learn lessons and bring about change and reforms in the Indian football administration. We need a change in the system,” stated former captain Bhutia, who was the primary Indian to play 100 matches for the nation earlier than his retirement in 2011.
“I feel Indian soccer can attain new heights if we’ve got the correct system within the administration, the correct personnel. I consider that within the coming years our age group in addition to senior groups can attain the World Cup on advantage foundation.
Bhutia, who was honored with the AFC Hall of Fame Award in 2019 for his contribution to Indian soccer throughout his illustrious profession spanning 16 years, is about to face a straight battle towards former goalkeeper Kalyan Choubey for the AIFF president’s submit. Is.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
