The former Indian captain is relishing the opportunity of playing against the Bavarian giants in an exhibition match and wants to make this moment memorable.
Bhutia was talking ahead of India’s flood-relief game against the Bavarian giants at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Tuesday, January 10. The match is eagerly anticipated by the whole Indian nation, and will be one of the biggest
moments in the country’s football history.
The striker has revealed his excitement at the prospect of sharing the pitch with big names such as http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Philipp-Lahm-c29929.
According to the reports, Bayern have promised to field a full-strength squad against the Indian team. It has also been confirmed that proceeds from the game will go to the support of the earthquake-affected people in Sikkim, Bhutia’s
home town.
While sharing his excitement with reporters, the 35-year-old further added:
"Indian football is moving in a positive direction with the Indian team qualifying for Asian cup after a gap of 27 years. In addition to this, the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Junior-c20060 teams and developmental team are making good progress on the Asian front.
I believe that it will not be long before we see Indian players plying their trade on the international club circuit."
Bhutia retired from international football this year, after winning 107 caps for his country. He also bagged 43 goals during his 16-year international career.
On the other hand, the Indian national team manager, Savio Medeira, has praised the federations of both countries on taking the initiative, and hoped for events of similar magnitude to be staged in the future.
Medeira believes that it's a perfect learning experience for his young side, and has vowed to provide each player with an opportunity of playing against some of the best players in the game.
"It's not every day that you get a chance to play against the best in the World. It would be a learning experience for us." He stated.
The Indian team is fresh from SAFF championship triumph held in Delhi last month, where they defeated http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Afghanistan-c745 in the final.
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