Bhaichung, Mohun Bagan fail to reach settlement
September 17th, 2009 - 12:37 am ICT by IANSNew Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) All India Football Federation (AIFF)-appointed arbitrator Amarendra Sharan Wednesday failed to convince Mohun Bagan and national captain Bhaichung Bhutia for an amicable settlement to solve their tussle.
After a three-hour meeting with them that ended late Wednesday night, Sharan told IANS that both Mohun Bagan and Bhaichung were firm on their stand and an amicable solution was not possible.
“I tried my best to have an amicable settlement. But since it was not possible the arbitration process has to start now. I will hear them again tomorrow before giving my final verdict,” the former additional solicitor general said.
Wednesday’s meeting was the second round of hearing after Sharan met the two sides Sunday and gave them more time to harmoniously solve their differences.
The Kolkata club has suspended Bhutia for six months for missing an exhibition match and some of the team’s practice sessions last season. Bhaichung appealed to the AIFF against the ban and federation president Praful Patel appointed Sharan to solve the issue.
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