Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia believes Portugal will have to significantly raise their level if they are to overcome neighbours Spain in a blockbuster Round of 16 clash.

Former India football captain Bhaichung Bhutia on Sunday termed the chaos during Lionel Messi's public event at the Salt Lake Stadium as undesirable and said sports events must be given "priority" over political and bureaucratic formalities.

Slamming "VIP culture", former Indian footballer and captain Bhaichung Bhutia said that due to "unwanted" VIPs, who should not be there, genuine fans "got upset" as they did not really get to see Lionel Messi at the Kolkata event that turned into absolute chaos on Saturday.

The legendary Bhaichung Bhutia on Saturday said that the Indian Premier League can be the "biggest example" for the AIFF to organise the country's top-tier league on its own.

Bhaichung Bhutia on Friday made a scathing attack on the All India Football Federation (AIFF) leadership

All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Kalyan Chaubey has hit back at Bhaichung Bhutia following allegations of corruption made by the latter.

Former Indian footballer Bhaichung Bhutia expressed hope that this year will be a fine one for the Indian football.

Bhaichung Bhutia claimed that the credibility of the AIFF has taken a huge hit during Chaubey's tenure and he "feels sorry" for the IOA and its president.

Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools (BBFS) signed a grassroots development agreement with Premier League club Southampton.

The legendary Bhaichung Bhutia has called for the ouster of the current dispensation in the All India Football Federation (AIFF), holding the sports body responsible for the decline in the national team's performance in recent times.