Bhutia turns down Figo offer

However,Bhutia said he would rather visit his hometown Tinkitam,in Sikkim,and thank his fans for voting to help him win a dance reality show. I have some personal work to do. Most importantly,I have to recharge my batteries before the Indian teams camp starts on June 22. The next two years will be very important for Indian football. We have qualified for the Asian Cup and will have to ensure that we prepare well for such a big event, he said,explaining his decision. Bhutia had earlier participated in world exhibition matches,including the Goal 4 Africa charity match in Munich last year when he scored twice.

Meanwhile,Mohun Bagan are yet to take a decision on Bhutia despite the latter having replied to their show-cause letter and seeking release,with club secretary Anjan Mitra in Dubai to discuss the issue with club president Swapan Sadhan Bose.