Yes, that Xavi. According to reports, the former Barcelona coach may have been turned down by the Indian Football Federation (AIFF).
Since leaving Barça, Xavi has been searching for a new challenge—but it’s proving tricky. India, looking for a new head coach, received 170 spontaneous applications. Among them: a “Xavi” that raised eyebrows. The email looked legit… but lacked a phone number. Was it really Xavi Hernández? No one knows for sure.
Was it the real deal?
According to the Times of India, everything checked out—especially since Xavi had recently spoken about following Indian football. But even if it was him, AIFF officials reportedly ruled out the application due to the expected salary being way too high.
End result? Application denied. Former international Khalid Jamil is now the favorite to take charge of the Blue Tigers.
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