New Delhi, June 20 -- All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Kalyan Chaubey on Friday described as "baseless" country's soccer legend Bhaichung Bhutia's recent statements targeting him and the Federation and alleged that the remarks have "tarnished" the reputation of the nation's apex governing body of the game.

"As a member of the AIFF Executive committee, Mr Bhaichung Bhutia has access to an appropriate and empowered platform to express his views, raise concerns and contribute constructively towards the development and performence of Indian football in various AIFF Excutive Committee meetings. However, it has been observed that since Mr. Bhaichung Bhutia's defeat in the September 2022 elections, he has consistently and deliberate...