Bhutia said that the team's defence has already showed a good account of itself in the last two World Cup qualifier matches and the onus is on the strikers to deliver against Bangladesh on October 15.
Former Indian captain Kapil Dev will be awarded East Bengal's highest Honour, Bharat Gaurav, on 1 August.
Bhutia also felt the ongoing cricket World Cup is lacking in global appeal, going to the extent of terming it a "South Asia Cup" despite the fact that Australia and England are among the semifinalists.
Tiger Shroff has a deep-rooted interest in playing football since his childhood. Thus, he has been approached to play the role of Bhaichung Bhutia's in his biopic.
The polling will be held between 7 am and 5 pm in total of 567 polling station across four districts.
Bhaichung Bhutia also advocated introduction of a promotion-relegation system if the ISL wants to attract more eyeballs.
The continental tournament is starting from January 5 in the UAE and will be held till February 2.
Bhutia's party want the Supreme Court to either expunge or clarify over the word 'immigrant' to prevent any unrest in the region.
Bhaichung Bhutia said, ''I am honoured that people feel that my journey is worth capturing for the big screen.''
FIFA remains convinced of football's potential in the world's second most populous nation, its belief bookended by the successful hosting of the U-17 World Cup last year.
India are placed in Group A along with Bahrain, Thailand and hosts United Arab Emirates in the tournament slated to be held from January.
India were thrashed by their opponents in 2011 and returned home without a point, but this time around, things could be different, believes Bhutia.
In a tweet, the country's soccer icon also said he has quit all the official and political posts of the Trinamool Congress, which he joined ahead of the 2014 Lok Sabha polls.
Bhutia also emphasised on the importance of having health insurance for national-level athletes.
Majid Khan, who is considered one of the most promising football players from the valley, reportedly joined terrorist outfit LeT.
Former India football captain Bhutia, who retired in 2011 agreed with the view of the football officials and the experts that the first ever FIFA tournament in the country, will be a "game changer".
The U-17 World Cup, the first FIFA tournament to be held in India, will be played across six venues from October 6-28.
Bengaluru-based teenager Ishan Pandita has inked a one-year deal with international club Deportivo Leganes, making him the first Indian to get a professional contract from a La Liga club. Leganes, a club located on
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