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Emailed Job Application Supposedly From Xavi Was Bogus, Indian Soccer Federation Says
- The All India Football Federation confirmed that a job application supposedly from Xavi Hernández was not real, dispelling previous rumors.
- The federation also stated it had received fake applications claiming to be from Pep Guardiola, who is under contract with Manchester City until June 2027.
- India is seeking to replace coach Manolo Márquez, who left after one win in eight games.
- The federation has shortlisted 170 applicants down to three unnamed finalists for the coaching position.
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Emailed job application supposedly from Xavi was bogus, Indian soccer federation says
India’s soccer federation has dispelled speculation Xavi Hernández had applied to coach its national team, saying the job application it apparently received from the former Barcelona player was bogus. The All India Football Federation said Saturday that it had received emailed job applications from senders claiming to be Xavi and Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola, but that neither was genuine. Indian media reported that Xavi had applied for th…
The news had surprised many people: Xavi Hernandez, former free FC Barcelona coach since June 2024, would have applied to become a selector of India. He is actually a hoax.
India Football Dismisses Guardiola, Xavi Coaching Applications As 'hoax' - Pakistan Live News
(From left) Spanish coaches Pep Guardiola and Xavi Hernandez hug during a match in this undated image. — Reuters/File The All India Football Federation (AIFF) clarified on Saturday that a widely publicised job application, allegedly submitted by former Barcelona manager and Spanish midfielder Xavi Hernandez for the India head coach position, was a hoax. The clarification comes after earlier reports generated a wave of excitement — and eventual d…
National Football Association forced to release Pep Guardiola statement after job application
Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola has been thrust into the centre of conversation surrounding the next permanent head coach of the India Men’s National Team. The bizarre episode follows a period of attention on Indian football after the resignation of head coach Manolo Marquez earlier this month, who left his role to prioritise duties with Indian Super League club FC Goa. Source
The Football Federation of India (AIFF) reported this Saturday on an unusual incident that has generated confusion and stir in the sporting landscape of the Asian country: the receipt of false requests supposedly sent by renowned Spanish coaches Xavi Hernández and Pep Guardiola, who would have expressed interest in directing the men’s selection in India. However, after an analysis of the emails received, the AIFF confirmed that these were counte…
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