"Further to reports in the media that I made a racist
remark to a fourth official last year, I wish to categorically deny that
allegation," Houghton said in a statement, responding to reports about a
friendly against Yemen last year.
The All India Football Federation discussed the issue
surrounding the well traveled English coach at its executive committee meeting
earlier this week.
"The Executive Committee...expressed its unhappiness
regarding the conduct and derogatory remarks made by Bob Houghton. The
Executive committee has unanimously decided to seek legal opinion regarding its
course of action," the AIFF said in a statement.
India
captain Baichung Bhutia and striker Sunil Chhetri have already vouched for the
coach, saying he made no such remarks.
