Xavi Hernandez was the head coach of FC Barcelona in 2024 (photographs of David Ramos/Getty Images) The All India football Federation has not yet found its other head coach, but the process of hiring in Xavi Hernandez has already brought unexpected twists. The cult Spanish midfielder and former manager of Barcelona was one of the 170 candidates for this work.The application, which was sent from the personal e -mail Xavi and in the official narrower selection highlighted in Green, surprised officials. “Yes, there was the name Xavi. The application was sent by e -mail AIFF,” said the director of the national team Subrata Paul Toi earlier. However, because of the significant financial consequences, the Technical Commission did not seek its candidacy.
Who asked for the role of head coach India?
In addition to Xavi, the Federation has gained interest from a mix of coaches with some known in Indian circles and others with a global pedigree. The list included former Indian coach Stephen Constantine, Slovakia Stefan Tarkovic, Liverpool Legend Harry Kewell, former Blackburn chief Steve Kean and well -known Isl faces such as Kibu Vicuna, Eelco Schettoria and Khalid Jamil. Of these, Constantine, Tarkovice and Jamil, they were included in the narrower selection, and Jamil was a lonely Indian candidate.
What are the achievements of Xavi as a player and coach?
Raphinha of Barcelona is comforted by Xavi, the then head coach of FC Barcelona, after the defeat of the team in the quarterfinals of the second final of UEFA vs. Paris Saint-Germain in 2024 (photographs of David Ramos/Getty Images)
Xavi’s CV speaks for itself. And Product of Barcelona’s Famed La Masia Academy, He Made Over 700 Appearances for the Club, Winning Eight La Liga Titles, Four Champions League Crows With Both Al Sadd in Qatar and Barcelona, Including the 2022–23 La Liga and 2023 Spanish Super Cup Before Stepping Down in 2024.While the AIFF could not afford it, Xavi’s application is considered a sign of growing international attraction of Indian football. The final decision is now on the AFF Executive Committee, which he chooses from the narrower selection of the Trio Constantine, Tarkovice and Jamil.
