Agence France-Presse. New Delhi
Baichung Bhutia, the flagship of the Indian football, announced his international retirement on Wednesday after months of injury problems.
Turns Baichung Bhutia, 35 in December, said his failure regain full fitness after his 16-year career finish him with the national side prompted India's campaign in the Asian Cup in Qatar is missing the most in January.
"This was the best decision under the circumstances," said Bhutia reporters in New Delhi. ' I made several attempts in the last few months a comeback, but could not because of recurring injuries.
"But I will continue to play club football."
The striker, from which coming North-Eastern State of Sikkim, regional and United FC Sikkim in the Indian national football plays.
Baichung Bhutia was first Indian professional football in Europe to play, when he was signed in 1999 by bury FC on a three year contract.
He is India's fourth highest civilian award, the Padma Shri and was also awarded the Arjuna award, the country's second highest Sports Award.
Bhutia of more appealing personality wore football to the fore in India cricket crazy, what his lucrative endorsement contracts with major companies such as adidas and Nike later.
Baichung Bhutia he said frustrated, that India have been ranked a low 153, in the FIFA world rankings despite a huge population, added that he was willing to sport management.
"My commitment and contribution to the Indian football will not take away and I am willing to help the AIFF (all India Football Federation), in what way they want me," he said.
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