23 January,2011 07:51 AM IST | | Agencies
India football captain Bhaichung Bhutia is annoyed with allegations that he indulged in politics within the team along with national coach Bob Houghton.
"If someone wants to question my integrity, just flip through the record books about my international record and the number of awards I have received," said Bhutia.
The Sikkimese star is apparently hurt by formeru00a0 national team manager Pradip Chowdhury's allegations that he stayed with the team at AIFF's expense despite being injured. "That's the tragic part. I have paid for the expense of my rehabilitation from my own pocket. I flew down to Chennai on my own," he said.
Bhutia also denied speculation that there is a rift in the team.u00a0 "Questioning our team spirit and unity is absolutely rubbish. We will always stick together and try to do our best as we have done in the Asian Cup," said the skipper.
