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Barcelona Legend Xavi Applies For Indian Football Team Coach Job, Rejected. Here's Why
INDIA, JUL 25 – The All India Football Federation reviewed 170 applications but excluded Xavi Hernandez due to high costs, shortlisting three candidates for the India men's football team head coach position.
- In New Delhi, fans erupted in anger after the All India Football Federation technical committee unveiled its three-person shortlist, omitting Petar Segrt and prompting fan anger.
- On July 4, the AIFF invited applications, by the July 13 deadline it received 170 entries and three candidates emerged.
- Applying via email, he showed keen interest but faced rejection, as the AIFF couldn't afford the financial terms per NDTV Sports Desk.
- These choices will next go to an emergency Executive Committee meeting, and AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey said it will decide the final appointment.
- In October 2025, India’s men’s team returns for AFC Asian Cup qualifiers, raising the urgency of finalising a head coach, with Sunil Chhetri saying many feel `worried, hurt, scared`.
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