Bhutia felicitated for playing 100 matches

All India Football Federation felicitated Indian football skipper Bhaichung Bhutia for having played 100 matches for the country. Bhutia scored a goal to cap his memorable 100th national team appearance, leading the hosts to victory over Kyrgyzstan in a five-nation tournament in August. Bhutia was rewarded with 500,000 rupees, a plaque and a gold coin by newly elected AIFF president Praful Patel.