1. Former Indian football captain Bhaichung Bhutia joins the EURO 2024 panel, exiting electoral politics.
2. He announced his decision on June 25 after losing in the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections.
3. Bhutia contested from the Barfung seat in Sikkim.
Gangtok, June 27: Former Indian football captain Bhaichung Bhutia has joined the panel for EURO 2024, marking his exit from electoral politics.
On June 25, the 47-year-old announced his decision following his defeat in the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections in Sikkim, where he contested from the Barfung seat.
“After the 2024 election results, I realized that electoral politics is not for me. I am therefore quitting all forms of electoral politics with immediate effect,” Bhutia stated.
He lost to Rikshal Dorjee Bhutia of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) by 4,346 votes, marking his sixth electoral defeat in the past decade.
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Bhutia, who captivated fans with his skill and leadership on the football field, now shifting his focus to EURO 2024, joining the panel amidst high expectations from football enthusiasts globally.
In other football news, Manchester City continues to dominate headlines with their relentless pursuit of talent.
The club, fresh off four consecutive Premier League titles, is reportedly eyeing a player with a £51 million release clause who has made a significant impact on EURO 2024.
